67 Years Old Man Dies from Extreme Heat As He Could Not Afford AC Repair in Houston

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Heat wave in Houston, Texas. A 67 years old man in Houston, Texas, died from the extreme heat as he could not afford to repair his air conditioning at home.

Without a budget for an airconditioning repair, the latest report said that a 67 years old man died from extreme heat in Houston, Texas.

Homeowners in the South are advised to stay in cooler environments and stay updated with the hotter conditions in the region, as heat could become deadly.

The National Weather Service (NWS) advisories warned residents to avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching temperatures due to possible heat-related health concerns.

Heat advisories and warnings are present in parts of the country.

In recent news, the Nature World News (NWN) reported that challenging heat conditions are forecast to unfold in the Southwestern United States, bringing daily highs and record-breaking temperatures.

The forecast said a hotter outlook is expected in Las Vegas, Elko, California, Fresno, Los Angeles, Utah, Phoenix and San Francisco.

Man dies from extreme heat in Houston, Texas

In Houston, Texas, AccuWeather reported that a 67 years old man died from the extreme heat conditions in the region.

The report said the man was recorded as the first heat-related death in Houston.

Parts of Texas are no strangers to severe weather conditions, including isolated tornadoes, damaging winds and thunderstorms. The south has experienced challenging heat, including daily highs.

According to AccuWeather's news, the man was identified as Victor Ramos, a resident of Southwest Houston.

As per the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, the casualty was brought to the nearby hospital.

He was no longer responsive inside his residence, where he likely suffered from heat-related illnesses.

According to American Red Cross, extreme heat could kill people, becoming a dangerous weather event in the United States.

In the KHOU 11 news report, the victim informed his sister that he was not feeling well before he was found unresponsive in his home.

When his sister, Karla Ramos, discovered this, she immediately called 911.

The report added that Ramos air conditioning was not working because he could not afford it. The family had been there for him for his daily needs.

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Heatwave safety tips for Houston residents

The American Red Cross advised Americans to stay safe from the dangerous heat. Recently, NWN reported that a 65 years old man died from extreme heat in California. Read here.

Americans should stay prepared for the record-breaking heat conditions in the country, as the summer season has already begun.

Here are the essential reminders to keep safe from the hotter conditions in the US.

Keep updated with the weather conditions.
Homeowners should ensure that their air conditioning systems are working. Regular checkups and repairs are essential.
Americans should also consider looking for cooler environments to ease the heat!
Stay hydrated at all times. Look after your pets and children.