Fort Worth's MedStar has responded to 190 heat-related calls in the last 15 days.
With temperatures up over 100 degrees, North Texas medical crews are seeing an increasing number of calls for people who are struggling with the heat. Fort Worth 's MedStar has responded to 190 heat-related calls in the last 15 days.The ambulance service is operating under its "high priority" heat protocol."We see a lot of the outdoor workers, some of the homeless population and elderly who are not so able to regulate body temperature," said John Hamilton with MedStar.
"Sometimes it could be a little bit of exposure to the heat, they just need to cool down. Sometimes it could be something as severe as heat stroke and we may have to, definitely have to, rush them off to the hospital," said Hamilton.It's not just medical crews answering the call.Citizens like Margo Newcomer handed out water to about a dozen homeless people gathered under a bridge."Water is cheap. Water, soda is cheap.
Tx Tarrant County Fort Worth News Weather Weather Severe Weather
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Weekly Horoscope: August 11 - August 17See what this weekly horoscope has in store for you, and why you should tread lightly this week in your relationships.
Read more »
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazingDiscover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Read more »
“First ever Bolivian Fest DC Saturday, August 3 + Casa Kantuta returns Thursday, August 8”Welcome to the beautiful life
Read more »
Fort Worth emergency crew recovers body after a drowning call at lake during CrossFit gamesRescue divers in Fort Worth, Texas responded to a drowning call at Marine Creek Lake where CrossFit Games are taking place Thursday.
Read more »
Lollapalooza 2024: Here's what you need to knowThe four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Read more »
Rick and Morty: The Anime‘s Creators on How Their Show Is Different From the OriginalThe new series premieres August 15 on Adult Swim; a Japanese language version arrives August 17.
Read more »