More than 200,000 homes and businesses are still without power around Houston, four days after a violent storm complex killed seven people. Meanwhile, excessive heat is building over Texas, placing many residents — especially vulnerable groups like older adults — in danger from the soaring temperatures.
For those without access to air-conditioning, it’s well-established that prolonged periods of heat increase the risk of illness or even death. Temperatures in Houston reached 90 degrees over the weekend and are forecast to climb as this week progresses.