2019 – Heat; exposure to excessive natural heat, esp. AZ/283, TX/101, NV/88 –911-915
Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 2-7-2024 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/
–915 Blanchard tally of State breakout totals below.
–911 Davis. “Heat-Related Deaths up 56% Between 2018 and 2021, Provisional Data Shows.”*
–911 Hurt, Alyson (NPR). Citing National Center for Health Statistics, in Huang, Hurt, Wroth.
–897 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death, 20-18-2021,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-related deaths.#
[#See note on CDC T67 codes following the “*Davis” note below.]
–505 NYT. “Heat-Related Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 100 in [WA] State…[OR],” 7-1-2021.
–505 CDC Wonder (showing results only for the States with at least 10 heat-related deaths).
CDC Wonder uses ICD-10 code X30, exposure to excessive natural heat.
–187 National Weather Service. “80-Year List of Severe Weather Fatalities.” Accessed 2-7-2024.
— 53 Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Deaths. Null. Heatstroke Deaths of Children in Vehicles
*Davis article in Valuepenguin.com notes in table: “Heat-related deaths (by the year)” that there were 911 deaths in 2019 and notes this is based on a “ValuePenguin analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Provisional Mortality Statistics data.”
CDC WONDER Online Database, Multiple Cause of Death Files, 2018-2021.
T67.0 (Heatstroke and sunstroke);
T67.1 (Heat syncope); heat syncope (fainting) factors include dehydration and lack of acclimatization
T67.2 (Heat cramp);
T67.3 (Heat exhaustion, anhydrotic);
T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion);
T67.5 (Heat exhaustion, unspecified);
T67.6 (Heat fatigue, transient);
T67.7 (Heat oedema);
T67.8 (Other effects of heat and light);
T67.9 (Effect of heat and light, unspecified)
# Notes that US death rate for these causes per 100,000 population was 0.27. Also notes that any state with 0-9 deaths are “suppressed” in the table that is shown, but included in the total death-toll reflected (897). “Data are Suppressed when the data meet the criteria for confidentiality constraints.”
Summary of State Deaths
Alabama 22 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Arizona 283 AZ Dept. of Health Ser. Heat-Caused & Heat-Related Deaths…(2011-2021).
Arkansas 14 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
California 58 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Delaware >1 Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Florida 35 CDC WONDER Online Database. X30 Exposure to excessive natural heat
Georgia 19 CDC WONDER Online Database. X30 Exposure to excessive natural heat
Illinois 20 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Indiana 13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Iowa >1 Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Kansas 6 MO DPS, State Emergency Management Agency. “Extreme Heat.”
Kentucky >3 Null. Noheatstroke.org. (2) and OSHA (1)
Louisiana 15 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Maryland 25 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Minnesota >1 Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Mississippi 11 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Missouri 14 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Nebraska >2 Null. Noheatstroke.org. (1) and OSHA (1)
Nevada 88 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
New Jersey >9 “heat stroke” deaths, NJ Department of Health
New Mexico >1 Null. Noheatstroke.org.
New York 28 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
North Carolina 13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Ohio 13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Oklahoma 18 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Pennsylvania 24 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
South Carolina 11 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Tennessee 14 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Texas 101 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Utah >1 Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Virginia 51 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
915
Breakout of 2019 Heat and Related Deaths by State and Locality (where noted):
Alabama 22 0.45 death rate CDC WONDER
–22 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Athens, Oct 5, Casen Case, 13 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Dothan, June 28, Castiel King, 2 years old, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Oxford, Sep 27, Cash Edwin Jordan, 11 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Arizona 283 3.00 death rate (CDC)
–283 AZ Dept. of Health Services. Heat-Caused & Heat-Related Deaths in [AZ] by Year (2011-2021).
— 0 Apache County
— * Cochise County. Non-zero number suppressed if less than 6.
— * Coconino County. Non-zero number suppressed if less than 6.
— * Gila County. Non-zero number suppressed if less than 6.
— 0 Graham County.
— * La Paz County. Non-zero number suppressed if less than 6.
–190 Maricopa County
— 21 Mohave County
— 0 Navaho County
— 32 Pima County
— 22 Pinal County
— * Yavapai County Non-zero number suppressed if less than 6.
— 8 Yuma County
–218 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
–119 CDC Wonder 1.63 death rate per 100,000 population
–197 Maricopa Co. Maricopa County Public Health. Heat-Associated Deaths in Maricopa…[1]
— 67 “ CDC Wonder. Underlying Cause of Deach, 1999-2020, “X-30.”
–1 Buckeye, July 26; worker in irrigation pipe ditch; heat exhaustion. OSHA 121862.01
–1 Gilbert, Sep 3, girl, 3 years old, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 Glendale, April 22, girl, 18 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 Phoenix, early June. Homeless man found dead from heat and dehydration,[2]
–1 “ Oct 1, Samora Cousin, 4 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 20 Mohave County. CDC Wonder. Underlying Cause of Deach, 1999-2020, X-30.
–1 Lake Havasu, May 11, Malia Mae Martin, 18 mo., in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Arkansas 14 “Unreliable” death rate data (“calculated with a numerator of 20 or less.”)
–14 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 3 Worker heat deaths. AR Dept. of Labor. “Arkansas Work-Related Fatalities Lower in 2019.” 12-18-2020.
— 1 Fayetteville, July 19; construction worker; heat-related illness. OSHA 118157.01
— 1 Little Rock, July 18. Heat stroke; Mitch Petrus, 32, after working outside in triple-digit heat.[3]
California 58 0.15 death rate
–58 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Fallbrook, July 28; CA Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection worker; high heat. OSHA
— 1 Lancaster, July 2; truck driver, non-airconditioned truck, hot day; heat exposure. OSHA
— 1 San Diego, Aug 5, Scarlett Grace Harris, 2 years, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Torrance, Sep 21, June Love Agosto, 2 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Walnut Creek, Nov 13, boy, 18 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Delaware >1
–1 Wilmington, July, girl, 10 months old, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Florida 35 0.16 death rate
–35 CDC WONDER Online Database. “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
–27 Univ. of Florida, IFAS Extension. “Natural Heat-Related Deaths in Florida: 20-10-2020.”[4]
–25 CDC WONDER Online Database. “Multiple Cause of Death,” X30 Excessive Nat. Heat.
— 1 Jacksonville, May 22, Brooklyn Isaac, 4 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Melbourne, April 4, Richard Wighart, 14 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Oakland Park, July 29, Noah Sneed, 2 years old, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Panama City, June 19; garbage truck worker heat exposure OSHA 117426.01
— 1 Perdido Key, April 10, Joy Monell-Merritt, 2 years, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Tallahassee, Aug 16; employee hyperthermia and heat stroke. OSHA 123261.01
— 1 Tampa, Oct 14, girl, 18 months left in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Georgia 19 “Unreliable” death rate data
–19 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Bainbridge, June 22; produce harvesting worker; heat stroke. OSHA 117685.01
— 1 Hinesville, Sep 29, Raelynn Keyes, 3 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Hinesville, Sep 29, Payton Keyes, 3 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Moultrie, Aug 6, Damian Elias Leyva, 21 mo., in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Illinois 20 0.16 death rate
–20 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
Indiana 13 “Unreliable” death rate.
–13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Brownsburg, Aug 25, Marah Anne Crapo, 21 mo. in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Evansville July 9, Oliver Dille, 3 years old, in vehicle.[5] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Indianapolis, May 18, Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 1 yr., in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Iowa >1
–1 Sioux City, June 30, girl, 16 months old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Kansas 6
–6 MO DPS, State Emergency Management Agency. “Extreme Heat.” Accessed 7-8-2021.[6]
–1 Butler County, June 8, girl, 3 months, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 Lawrence, Aug 11, DéVonté Lashawn Turner, 2, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Kentucky >3
–1 Corbin, Aug 1, Aubrey Rose, 2 years old, in vehicle Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 Lexington, Aug 29, Calen Hakizimana, 2 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 West Point, July 27; roofer heat stroke. OSHA 118829.01
Louisiana 15 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–15 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Alexandria, Sep 10; warehouse employee heat stroke. OSHA 122282.01
— 1 Destrehan, Oct 4, Avril Sanabria, 2 years, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 White Castle, Aug 5; sugarcane harvester worker heat stroke. OSHA 119033.01
Maryland 25 0.41 death rate
–24 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
–21 MD Dept. of Health. 2019 Heat-related Illness Surveillance Summary Report. 2019, p. 5.
–4 Anne Arundel County. (Extreme heat. Woman, prior to July 20. NBC News.[7])
–3 Baltimore City. (–1 Extreme heat. Man, prior to July 20. NBC News.[8])
–1 Cecil County.
–1 Frederick County.
–1 Harford County.
–1 Montgomery County.
–5 Prince George’s County
–1 Extreme heat. Man, prior to July 20. NBC News.[9]
–1 Talbot County.
–1 Wicomico County.
–1 Worcester County. (Extreme heat. Woman, prior to July 20. NBC News.[10])
–2 Not noted.
–13 CDC Wonder
Minnesota >1
–1 St. Paul, May 4, Riley Taylor, 4 years, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Mississippi 11 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–11 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Booneville, Aug 16, Lincoln Knox Dodds, 21 mo., in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Missouri 14 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–11 MO DPS, State Emergency Management Agency. “Extreme Heat.” Accessed 7-8-2021.
–2 Occupational
–1 Blue Eye, Aug 6; construction worker heat exposure/death. OSHA 118808.01
–1 Warrensburg, Sep 5. Aerotek worker collapses from heat/dies. OSHA 119634.01
–3 In Vehicles
–1 Calverton Park, June 2, Joseline Eichelberger, 11 months. Noheatstroke.org.
Nebraska >2
–1 Columbus, Aug 7, Weston Nicolas, 1 year, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
–1 Inman, July 1; worker digging utility pole holes 11 hours; heat stroke. OSHA.
Nevada 88 2.86 death rate
–88 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
–78 Clark County, heat related deaths. Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Heat-related deaths…”[11]
–31 CDC Wonder. 1.01 death rate per 100,000 population. Accessed 7-2-2021.
–29 CDC Wonder. Underlying Cause of Deach, 1999-2020, “X-30.” Accessed 2-5-2024.
New Jersey >9
–9 State “heat stroke” deaths. Kausch. “Heat deaths in [NJ]” citing NJ Department of Health
–1 Delair, July 21; employee working on oven heat stroke. OSHA 119719.01
–1 Lakewood Township, May 6, girl, 21 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.[12]
–1 Lindenwold, Aug 16, Milliani Robertson-Lawrence, 22 mo., in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
New Mexico >1
–1 Hobbs, Sep 17, Zariah Hasheme, 2 years old, in vehicle.[13] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
New York 28
–28 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Bronx, July 26, Luna Rodriguez, 1 year old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Bronx, July 26, Phoenix Rodriguez, 1 year old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
North Carolina 13 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Boomer, Wilkes Co., May 2. Kaiden Logan, 9 months, in vehicle.[14] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Pineville, Aug 29, boy, 1 year-old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Ohio 13 “Unreliable” death rate data
–13 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 3 Exposure to environmental heat. US Bureau Labor Statistics. “Fatal Work Injuries in Ohio- 2019.”[15]
–1 East Palestine, July 18; employee working in kiln area; heat OSHA 118135.01
Oklahoma 18 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–18 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Mooreland, Aug 3; gas meter reading worker; heat exhaustion. OSHA 118771.01
Pennsylvania 24 0.19 death rate
–24 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 West Philadelphia, July 20. Man, 70; death “attributed to the heat.” Philly Dept. of Health.[16]
South Carolina 11 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–11 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Blytheville, May 22, Zion Akinrefon, 4 years, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Ruffin, Aug 5, Cristina Pangalangan, 13 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Tennessee 14 “Unreliable” death rate data.
–14 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 1 Knoxville, Aug 9, Jovany Isaiah Morales, 6 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Morristown, June 27, Benjamin Santana, 3 years, in vehicle.[17] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Smyrna, July 11, Daylin Palmer, 3 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Texas 101 0.35 death rate
–>700 KXAN, Austin. “Heat-related fatalities projected to significantly increase…” 6-24-2020.[18]
— 101 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
— 72 CDC Wonder. 0.25 death rate per 100,000 population. Accessed 7-2-2021.
–10 Dallas County. CDC Wonder. Underlying Cause of Deach, 1999-2020, “X-30.”
–10 Webb County. CDC Wonder. Underlying Cause of Deach, 1999-2020, “X-30.”
Locality breakouts we are aware of.
— 1 Abilene, French Robertson Prison Unit, June 23. Organ failure following hyperthermia.[19]
— 1 Bardwell, June 21, Mia Villegas, 11 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, July 2. Hiking alone, Richard Merrill, 54.[20]
— 1 Cypress, June 21; landscaping worker heat stroke. OSHA 117347.01
— 1 Denton, July 2, Sarbesh Gurung, 2 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 5 El Paso. KFox 14, El Paso. “Heat related deaths also claimed young El Pasoans’ lives. 7-10-2020.[21]
–1 Heat death in car, male, 34.
–1 Heatstroke, male, 58.
–1 Heatstroke, male 78.
–1 Woman, 28 “because of the heat.”
–1 Boy, 17, “because of the heat.”
— 1 Galveston, June 22, Ryan Peña, 18 months, in vehicle.[22] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Garland, Aug 1, Victoria Tran, 9 months old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Graham, July 18; pond construction worker dies of heat stroke. OSHA 118432.01
— 1 Hondo, July 19; heavy construction worker in high temps. OSHA 118158.01
— 1 Lancaster, Oct 6, boy, 2 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 Providence Village, June 22, Kaysen Neyland, 4, in vehicle.[23] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
— 1 San Antonio, Liam Ordonez, 3 years old, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Utah >1
–1 Santaquin, Aug 13, Wade Ron Taylor, 2 months, in vehicle.[24] Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Virginia 16
–16 CDC Wonder “Multiple Cause of Death,” T67.0-T67-9 heat-deaths.
–12 CDC Wonder X30
— 1 Richmond, July 16, Luciana Kaye Diaz, 10 months, in vehicle. Null. Noheatstroke.org.
Narrative Information
(General)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) on Heat-Related Deaths (11-21-2023):
“When people are exposed to extreme heat, they can suffer from potentially deadly illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Hot temperatures can also contribute to deaths from heart attacks, strokes, and other forms of cardiovascular disease. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, even though most heat-related deaths are preventable through outreach and intervention (see EPA’s Excessive Heat Events Guidebook at: www.epa.gov/heat-islands/excessive-heat-events-guidebook).
Unusually hot summer temperatures have become more common across the contiguous 48 states in recent decades…extreme heat events (heat waves) have become more frequent and intense… and these trends are expected to continue. As a result, the risk of heat-related deaths and illness is also expected to increase.[25] The “urban heat island” effect accentuates the problem by causing even higher temperatures in densely developed urban areas. Reductions in cold-related deaths are projected to be smaller than increases in heat-related deaths in most regions. Death rates can also change, however, as people acclimate to higher temperatures and as communities strengthen their heat response plans and take other steps to continue to adapt.
“Certain population groups already face higher risks of heat-related death, and increases in summertime temperature variability will increase that risk. The population of adults aged 65 and older, which is expected to continue to grow, has a higher-than-average risk of heat-related death. Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than adults, and they must rely on others to help keep them safe. People with certain diseases, such as cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, are especially vulnerable to excessive heat exposure, as are the economically disadvantaged. Data also suggest a higher risk among non-Hispanic Blacks.”
Trent, CA Dept. of Health Services on Heat-Related (HR) Illness: “HR illness is described according to three stages of increasing severity:
- Heat cramps. Mild and easy to treat, this level involves fevers generally under 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat exhaustion: Involves fevers over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, often with vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue.
- Heat stroke: A severe and life-threatening failure of body’s ability to cool (e.g., sweating ceases), with fevers over 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat stroke can result in organ and neurologic damage and lead quickly to death.” (p. 3)
“Exertional heat stroke tends to occur among younger (under 50 years old), healthier persons who develop heat stroke after strenuous activity and inadequate hydration. The result is dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Exposures may involve work or recreational activities outdoors.
“Classic heat stroke tends to occur among persons who are older (over 50 years old), frail, and with chronic diseases. They may take medications, have psychological or cognitive problems, and live alone. They are assumed to have a compromised thermoregulatory response due to their age, illnesses, and medications. They generally are not in an air conditioned space when discovered with heat stroke symptoms or deceased.” (p. 5)
(Trent, Roger B., Ph.D. (CA Dept. of Health Services). Review of July 2006 Heat Wave Related Fatalities in California. Sacramento, CA: Epidemiology and Prevention for Injury Control Branch, California Department of Health Services, May 2007.)
Arizona
Maricopa County Public Health: “Environmental heat is heat generated by the climate (sun, humidity, etc.) rather than heat from man-made sources such as ovens or manufacturing equipment. Heat-associated deaths are categorized based on the classification criteria listed below:
Heat-caused (HC) deaths are those in which environmental heat was directly involved in the sequence of conditions causing deaths. These are deaths where environmental heat terms were indicated in Part I1 of the death certificate causes of death (diseases or conditions in the direct sequence causing death), for cause of death variables (cod_a, cod_b, cod_c, or cod_d). County of death: Maricopa.
Heat-related (HR) deaths are those in which environmental heat contributed to the deaths
but was not in the sequence of conditions causing these deaths. These are cases where
environmental heat terms were mentioned in Part II2 of the death certificate causes of death
(diseases and conditions contributing but not directly resulting in the death sequence), but
not in any of the Part I death variables (cod_a, cod_b, cod_c, or cod_d). County of death:
Maricopa.
“For the purposes of this report, heat-caused and heat-related deaths are combined and referred to as “heat-associated deaths.” Please note that most jurisdictions report only heat-caused deaths. This should be considered when comparing Maricopa County data with data from other locations.”
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NBC News (Phil Helsel and Minyvonne Burke). “Heat wave blazes on: At least 3 people in Maryland and Arkansas die due to scorching weather.” 7-20-2019. Accessed 7-9-2021 at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/heat-wave-blazes-it-s-even-too-hot-ice-cream-n1031946
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[1] See “Arizona” below, following the State breakouts.
[2] Associated Press. “Maricopa County: Phoenix has 1st heat death this year.” Yuma Sun, AZ. 6-6-2019, p. 3.
[3] NBC News. “Former N.Y. Giants player Mitch Petrus dies from heat stroke in Arkansas at age 32.” 7-19-2019.
[4] Based on analysis of data from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics to identify heat-related fatalities.
[5] The father was to drop his son off at a child care center on his way to work, but forgot, and did not realize the mistake until too late. (Post and Courier, Columbia. “As SC temperatures heat up, lawmakers consider federal bill to prevent hot car deaths. 5-17-2021.)
[6] Notes 11 Missouri deaths and six Kansas heat-related deaths.
[7] NBC News. “Heat wave blazes on: At least 3 people in Maryland…die due to scorching weather.” 7-20-2019.
[8] NBC News. “Heat wave blazes on: At least 3 people in Maryland…die due to scorching weather.” 7-20-2019.
[9] NBC News. “Heat wave blazes on: At least 3 people in Maryland…die due to scorching weather.” 7-20-2019.
[10] NBC News. “Heat wave blazes on: At least 3 people in Maryland…die due to scorching weather.” 7-20-2019.
[11] Cites data from Southern Nevada Health District.
[12] The toddler was left alone in a car by the mother for about 2.5 hours in the heat. “A medical examiner later determined the toddler died from ‘exposure to increased environmental temperatures.’” (NJ Patch, Nikki Gaskins. “Hot-car Deaths By The Numbers in NJ, And How To Prevent Them.” 7-7-2021.)
[13] Babysitter Tammie Brooks, 40, was arrested on a first-degree felony charge for leaving the child unattended for “several” hours. (USA Today, Kristen Lam. “2-year-old New Mexico child dies in hot car; 42nd death nationally in 2019.” 9-17-2019.)
[14] The mother, Kayla Rochelle Rodgers, 23, was arrested on charges of murder and child abuse, after leaving “the infant in her car for several hours [5] while she worked…in Boomer.” (Spectrum News 1. “9 months Old Dies After Being Left in Car in Wilkes County.” 5-3-2019.) She plead guilty to “charges related to the death of her…son.” Was sentenced to 18 to 22½ years in prison, with credit given to 14 ½ months in custody following her arrest. (B86 Radio, Taylorsville, NC. “Woman Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Death Of Her Child.” 9-29-2020.)
[15] From: Table 1. Fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, Ohio, 2018-19.
[16] Cites the National Weather Service for temperature reading of 97 degrees with high humidity that day. (WHYY)
[17] The boy went missing at about 4 pm and was found dead by police in a minivan parked in his home driveway after 10 pm. (USA Today. “3-year-old boy found dead in minivan in Morristown.” 6-28-2019.)
[18] “A new study by Duke University shows a substantial increase in heat-related fatalities in Texas by the year 2100….In 2019, just over 700 people died from heat-related causes in Texas.” We do not use this number, however, in that it is not congruent with any other data we have been able to access.
[19] Prison Legal News. “Texas Prisoner’s Excessive Heat Death Reveals Continuing Danger.” 9-9-2019.
[20] CBS DFW 21. “Authorities Believe Texas Hiker Found Dead Succumbed to the Heat.” 7-5-2019.
[21] Cites the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force for the announcement of five heat-related deaths.
[22] The boy was left in a car for five hours by his father outside the restaurant, where he worked. According to the Galveston Police Dept., he was alone in the car from around 11 am until 4 pm. (ABC 13, Houston. “18-month-old boy dies after being left in hot car for 5 hours outside of Galveston restaurant.” 6-23-2019.)
[23] The mother, Lisa Neyland, 38, was arrested in connection with her son’s death. He was “left alone in a hot SUV for nearly three hours [and] had a core body temperature of 110 degrees when he was found, according to an arrest warrant affidavit…She faces a felony charge of injury to a child…..The boy was airlifted to Children’s Medical Center Dallas. He died from ‘heat-related injuries’ two days later, police said….” (WFAA.com, Dallas. “4-Year-old Boy Found In Hot Car Near Aubrey Dies in Hospital.” 6-22-2019.)
[24] According to a press report the baby “was left in the back of a car for hours…[and that] The boy’s mother, who Santaquin police say has given them inconsistent and false statements, is also under investigation.” (KSL.com, Salt Lake City. “Police investigating death of Utah baby allegedly left in vehicle.” 9-15-2019.)
[25] Cites IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change). 2014.