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HUD releases playbook addressing extreme heat resilience as parts of US continue showing high temperatures
Read full article: HUD releases playbook addressing extreme heat resilience as parts of US continue showing high temperaturesAs cities, including San Antonio, continue to battle extreme heat exacerbations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a strategy to curb heatās effect on the housing system and offer clear guidance on active heat mitigation efforts.
San Antonio one of 14 cities piloting Google, AI-powered heat resilience tool
Read full article: San Antonio one of 14 cities piloting Google, AI-powered heat resilience toolSan Antonio is one of 14 cities piloting a Google-powered artificial intelligence tool to understand better how tree coverage and reflective surfaces can mitigate the urban heat island effect.
āWeāre that anybodyā: San Antonio family calls for help to make water connections more accessible
Read full article: āWeāre that anybodyā: San Antonio family calls for help to make water connections more accessibleA Council Consideration Request filed this year could create a pilot program to connect more people to SAWS water and sewer main lines.
KSAT reporter experiences the effects of being left in a hot car with Bexar Countyās Emergency Services District 2
Read full article: KSAT reporter experiences the effects of being left in a hot car with Bexar Countyās Emergency Services District 2The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly.
San Antonio nonprofit works to keep seniors, people with disabilities cool during the high summer temperatures
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit works to keep seniors, people with disabilities cool during the high summer temperaturesUnited Way of San Antonio is collecting and giving fans to people in need in our community.
Pedernales Falls State Park conducts heat-related rescues as temperatures continues to rise
Read full article: Pedernales Falls State Park conducts heat-related rescues as temperatures continues to risePedernales Falls State Park has made 23 heat-related rescues this summer. They are warning people to be careful while visiting.
SA nonprofit supporting young adults with special needs rents pools to help members cool down
Read full article: SA nonprofit supporting young adults with special needs rents pools to help members cool downSA Life Academy runs a day program for adults with special needs and serves over 130 families in the area. A private pool provides more than just a way to cool off; it allows the group to socialize and have fun without being overwhelmed in a public setting.
Corazon Ministries extending hours, other nonprofits lend help to unhoused ahead of high temperatures
Read full article: Corazon Ministries extending hours, other nonprofits lend help to unhoused ahead of high temperaturesThe population of people experiencing homelessness in our area continues to grow, meaning more people are having to endure the elements.
Have you heard of the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature? Hereās how itās used for student athletics around San Antonio
Read full article: Have you heard of the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature? Hereās how itās used for student athletics around San AntonioItās similar to the heat index, but factors in a few other parameters such as wind and sunlight
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll findsA poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱos
Read full article: SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱosEl departamento de policĆa de San Antonio estĆ” enviando un mensaje al pĆŗblico despuĆ©s de que una madre fue acusada de un delito grave el 28 de junio por supuestamente dejar a su bebĆ© y dos niƱos pequeƱos en un auto caliente durante casi una hora.
āIt impacts us allā: City officials seek community input in Cool Neighborhood Program
Read full article: āIt impacts us allā: City officials seek community input in Cool Neighborhood ProgramThe program follows up on the cityās Cool Pavement Pilot Program, which launched last summer. In the first phase, city crews paved ten streets with a cooling treatment to reduce heat in neighborhoods. Now, in phase two, the city is looking to continue these paving projects and add other heat mitigation measures.
4-year-old girl dead after being left unattended in pickup truck in northwest Houston
Read full article: 4-year-old girl dead after being left unattended in pickup truck in northwest HoustonAn investigation is underway in northwest Houston after a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a pickup truck Wednesday evening.
After kids rescued from hot car, SAPD hosts car temperature demonstration to educate public
Read full article: After kids rescued from hot car, SAPD hosts car temperature demonstration to educate publicSAPD is sending a message to the public after a mother was charged with a felony Friday for allegedly leaving her baby and toddlers in a hot car for almost an hour.
āIām just glad I was thereā: Woman who helped rescue children from hot car grateful they are safe
Read full article: āIām just glad I was thereā: Woman who helped rescue children from hot car grateful they are safeAngela Garza-Amador, 33, has been arrested on three counts of child endangerment. Strangers helped pull her children out of a hot car where they had been left alone for nearly an hour, according to San Antonio police.
āNothing has changedā: Tenants living without AC at senior living facility doubtful of property management
Read full article: āNothing has changedā: Tenants living without AC at senior living facility doubtful of property managementUnbearable is how those living at Wheatley Park Senior Living describe their living conditions without working air conditioning.
South Side real estate professional spearheads initiative āproject coolā to keep seniors cool this summer
Read full article: South Side real estate professional spearheads initiative āproject coolā to keep seniors cool this summerBen Godina and his partner, Amanda Casanova, are taking action to ensure the older community stays cool.
āThis is unrealistic livingā: Tenants at senior living facility battling continuous air conditioning issues
Read full article: āThis is unrealistic livingā: Tenants at senior living facility battling continuous air conditioning issuesTenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living say theyāve dealt with AC issues for two years.
The highest heat index recorded in San Antonio happened Tuesday. Thatās record-setting heat 2 years in a row š„µ
Read full article: The highest heat index recorded in San Antonio happened Tuesday. Thatās record-setting heat 2 years in a row š„µHeat index records began in the 1940s in San Antonio.
Homeowners calling for changes after brush fire burns too close to East Side neighborhood
Read full article: Homeowners calling for changes after brush fire burns too close to East Side neighborhoodA brush fire near Interstate 10 and Foster Road Sunday afternoon scorched the backyard fences of some homes nearby. Homeowners say the owner of the property where the fire started should make changes to prevent that kind of danger in the future.
āWe got to keep it coolā: With the start of summer, San Antonio area businesses prepare for extreme heat
Read full article: āWe got to keep it coolā: With the start of summer, San Antonio area businesses prepare for extreme heatRandy Gentry said at his ice cream shop in Schertz, he's got a line of freezers and fans as his first line of defense against the heat.
āWe need to do more, fasterā: Sustainability report celebrates wins, sets expectations for SA in 2024
Read full article: āWe need to do more, fasterā: Sustainability report celebrates wins, sets expectations for SA in 2024The report, which charts metrics related to climate and sustainability issues affecting the Alamo City, comes with several scannable QR codes and links.
After a summer of record heat, an SA service company says A/C repair requests are up
Read full article: After a summer of record heat, an SA service company says A/C repair requests are upA service professional with Jon Wayne reported seeing nearly double the calls this summer because of extreme and elongated heat.
Canyon Lake community focuses on tourism outside the lake to survive ongoing drought, extreme heat
Read full article: Canyon Lake community focuses on tourism outside the lake to survive ongoing drought, extreme heatWith record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
CPS Energy works to build customer buy-in to demand response energy conservation programs
Read full article: CPS Energy works to build customer buy-in to demand response energy conservation programsCPS Energy has an overarching Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan to help customers save energy and help relieve the Texas power grid.
After record-setting heat in San Antonio, next week could bring welcome changes š
Read full article: After record-setting heat in San Antonio, next week could bring welcome changes šTemperatures will soar into record territory through the weekend, before rain chances finally make a return next week.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Wednesday-Friday as scorching summer heat continues
Read full article: ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Wednesday-Friday as scorching summer heat continuesThe Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday thru Friday due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.
Labor Day weekend usually marks summerās end. SA-area businesses say it canāt come soon enough.
Read full article: Labor Day weekend usually marks summerās end. SA-area businesses say it canāt come soon enough.With more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures and the hottest summer on record in the San Antonio area, businesses like Congelato! in Helotes said this summer has been a struggle.
A cruel summer: How two of the countryās hottest cities are creating solutions to combat the heat
Read full article: A cruel summer: How two of the countryās hottest cities are creating solutions to combat the heatThe cities of San Antonio and Phoenix have seen unprecedented heat this summer. However, there are solutions to help residents get through record-breaking temperatures.
Businesses turn to technology to survive the heat amid hottest San Antonio summer on record
Read full article: Businesses turn to technology to survive the heat amid hottest San Antonio summer on recordSan Antonio has seen triple-degree temperatures for more than 60 days this year. So businesses are turning to technology to survive the heat amid the hottest San Antonio summer on record.
San Antonio makes breaks and water mandatory - for city contracts only
Read full article: San Antonio makes breaks and water mandatory - for city contracts onlyOn another scorching summer day Thursday, the San Antonio City Council passed a new mandate requiring contractors on city job sites to provide shade, water, and breaks for construction workers.
ITāS OFFICIAL: San Antonio sees most 100-degree days in a year on record
Read full article: ITāS OFFICIAL: San Antonio sees most 100-degree days in a year on recordOn Sunday, August 27, the thermometer reached 100Ā° or hotter in San Antonio for the 60th time in 2023 -- thatās the most on record for any given year!
16 people taken to hospital for heat-related illnesses during Snoop Dogg concert in Texas
Read full article: 16 people taken to hospital for heat-related illnesses during Snoop Dogg concert in TexasMore than a dozen people attending a Snoop Dogg concert in Houston were taken to the hospital for heat-related illnesses, media reports state.
Local family loses home, cars, more in destructive early morning fire
Read full article: Local family loses home, cars, more in destructive early morning fireFirefighters say a fire Wednesday morning destroyed a couple's North Side home. They say while battling the flames, crews also had to worry about live ammunition that was set off by the fire.
San Antonio Food Bank and National Park Service turn to the past to produce fresh produce during ongoing drought
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank and National Park Service turn to the past to produce fresh produce during ongoing droughtThe farm at Mission San Juan at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park produces fresh produce for the San Antonio Food Bank using acequias.
Man recovering after pecan tree limb falls on his head, causing him to break his legs
Read full article: Man recovering after pecan tree limb falls on his head, causing him to break his legsArborist warn homeowners to have their trees inspected at least once a year by a professional, not only to keep the tree healthy but to protect people from accidents.
Bexar County creates Wildfire Strike team for faster, coordinated response to grass fires
Read full article: Bexar County creates Wildfire Strike team for faster, coordinated response to grass firesBexar County fire officials announced a new collaboration with multiple agencies to help fight and respond to grass or wildfires.
ERCOT Weather Watch to remain in effect for Texas as 100-plus-degree heat wonāt let up
Read full article: ERCOT Weather Watch to remain in effect for Texas as 100-plus-degree heat wonāt let upThe Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has extended a Weather Watch for a second consecutive week due to 100-plus-degree high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Extreme temperatures arenāt stopping food pantry volunteers from providing cold, fresh food
Read full article: Extreme temperatures arenāt stopping food pantry volunteers from providing cold, fresh foodHundreds of cars line up the River City Community Center parking lot every Wednesday, waiting for a helping hand. The record-breaking heat is not stopping volunteers from helping people get the food they need.
San Antonio area high school football teams start practice amid extreme heat
Read full article: San Antonio area high school football teams start practice amid extreme heatHigh school football is back but under some extreme heat and temperatures. Hundreds of players and coaches across the state hit the field Monday for the official start of practice for the 2023 season.
Ongoing drought causes concerns for water conservation, wildfire season across Texas
Read full article: Ongoing drought causes concerns for water conservation, wildfire season across TexasThe U.S. Drought Monitor reported that parts of South Central Texas have seen continuous drought for more than 680 days.
Haven for Hope pushes outreach efforts for unsheltered people as heat persists in San Antonio
Read full article: Haven for Hope pushes outreach efforts for unsheltered people as heat persists in San AntonioPete Barrera stocks his pickup truck with food, water and supplies Monday through Saturday each week. He drives by encampments across San Antonio dropping these off to people without shelter.
Stables, shelters stress animal safety as summer in Bexar County heats up
Read full article: Stables, shelters stress animal safety as summer in Bexar County heats upOne horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.
Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitol
Read full article: Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitolCongressman Greg Casar protested with a nine-hour hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday against Texas House Bill 2127, calling for a federal workplace heat standard.
This summerās heat-related illnesses in San Antonio surpass any summer in last 5 years
Read full article: This summerās heat-related illnesses in San Antonio surpass any summer in last 5 yearsThe last few weeks have been some of the most dangerous in terms of heat-related illnesses in San Antonio, according to the latest data from the city health department.
Health experts advise heat acclimation before starting sports training programs
Read full article: Health experts advise heat acclimation before starting sports training programsHeat illness during athletic practice or games is a leading cause of death and disability among high school athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Did this Texas grandmother really bake bread in her mailbox?
Read full article: Did this Texas grandmother really bake bread in her mailbox?Roberta Wright, who lives in Montgomery County, shared photos of herself pulling a delicious-looking loaf of bread from her mailbox. The post went viral with people using it as āproofā of just how hot it is in Texas. But, was it real?
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Texas amid record heat in forecast
Read full article: ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Texas amid record heat in forecastThe Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch due to high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves
CPS Energy encourages customers to conserve energy, declares āYellow Dayā for Thursday
Read full article: CPS Energy encourages customers to conserve energy, declares āYellow Dayā for ThursdayWith highs forecast to be at or above 100 degrees this week, CPS Energy is encouraging customers to voluntarily reduce their electricity use, especially during the peak hours of 3 - 8 p.m.
Recent events that indicate Earth's climate has entered uncharted territory
Read full article: Recent events that indicate Earth's climate has entered uncharted territoryScientists say global heat that inched into worrisome new territory this week is a clear example of how pollutants released by humans are warming their environment.
New lifesaving, cooling tool will be distributed across San Antonio for heat-related calls
Read full article: New lifesaving, cooling tool will be distributed across San Antonio for heat-related callsSan Antonio firefighters are busy this summer -- the number of heat-related calls is higher than it was this time last year. The difference now is fire and EMS have a life-saving tool they didnāt have before.
āWeāre all humans, we need to helpā: Black, Hispanic adults less likely to receive CPR
Read full article: āWeāre all humans, we need to helpā: Black, Hispanic adults less likely to receive CPRThe American Heart Association reports that Black and Hispanic adults were 26% less likely to receive bystander CPR than white adults, and that number was even lower if they were experiencing cardiac arrest.
Testing you palm on sidewalk for 7 seconds could save your petās paws during high temperatures
Read full article: Testing you palm on sidewalk for 7 seconds could save your petās paws during high temperaturesThe killer heat could be fatal for pets left outside without proper care, so Animal Care Services is warning pet owners to be mindful of the high temperatures before leaving pets outside.
San Antonio hospitals seeing more heat-related illnesses during first heat wave of the season
Read full article: San Antonio hospitals seeing more heat-related illnesses during first heat wave of the seasonEmergency rooms have started to see patients with heat-related illnesses show up at the hospital for medical attention. Doctors warn people who go outdoors to pace themselves.