A new Dallas County Health program aims to provide more permanent solutions to help the vulnerable survive the summer heat.
— Triple digit, dangerous heat is something that longtime Texans have come to expect, along with the struggles of many in our community to survive it.
"Insulation. New unit. New condenser," shares Lee."We've had problems with leaks upstairs coming through the ceiling through the A/C unit. They're sealing all that up and fixing that." The programs are an example of Dallas County's efforts to expand summer heat support beyond box fans. The weatherization programs help vulnerable families better afford to run those new A/C units.
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