Heat Risks Prompt Columbia Workers to Revamp Schedules

Heat risks prompt Columbia workers to revamp schedules

Outdoor workers face rising temperatures, with experts advising breaks, hydration, and shade to prevent heat illnesses.

North Texans face rising heat dangers as outdoor workers push for relief

As the heat bears down on North Texas, people are looking for ways to stay cool and safe. For those who work outdoors, though, heat exposure is part of their daily lives and poses major risks. North Texas summers come with an increased threat of heat-related illness. Dr. Johan Valle, an emergency medicine physician at Medical City McKinney, said he has seen a rise in heat-related ER visits in Collin County over the past several days. “It could b…

A Taste of Relief for Northern Texas – But Intense Heat Returns Next Week

It’s the end of July in Texas—and for most of us, that means the heat is relentless. But there’s a brief break on the horizon for parts of the state. A weak cool front is pushing south and will offer temporary relief for the northern third of Texas, while the southern half continues to bake. […]