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County officials discuss heat emergency and 24‑hour cooling options for seniors and people without power
Summary
Committee members discussed recent heat impacts and called for clearer, 24‑hour cooling‑center plans and better outreach to vulnerable residents; county communications said a list of cooling centers is published on social media.
Committee members raised concerns about a recent heat emergency and called for clearer county guidance and overnight cooling options for seniors and medically vulnerable residents who lose power.
Vice Chair Cunningham recounted calls from constituents — including seniors and recently discharged heart‑surgery patients — who lost power and had no place to go overnight. “We should…
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