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As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Washington, D.C., and much of the Eastern U.S. have experienced oppressive heat with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, leading to numerous medical emergencies.
- Emergency medical services, including Captain Sharon Moulton, have responded to a high volume of calls related to heat-induced ailments, with Captain Moulton attending about 30 calls in one day.
- One incident involved a man found unconscious on a sidewalk in Columbia Heights, likely due to a combination of extreme heat, alcohol consumption, and inappropriate clothing for the weather.
- Medics struggled to communicate with the man, who showed signs of heat-related distress but was unresponsive to questions, highlighting the dangers of the heat wave.
