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(Memphis 7/27/2010) - A Raleigh home is the latest scene of a heat related death.
A 56-year-old man died on a car port on Vander Wood Drive.
Neighbors say it was ultimately ruled a heart attack, but the neighbor whose yard he was cutting, says the hot weather made it worse.
"He came back the day before yesterday to finish up the yard and he was in bad shape then. It was so hot and of course there was no shade. The last time I saw him, I came out and put a towel around his neck and he asked for cold water," says the female neighbor.
Carlos Anthony lives down the street and tried to revive his neighbor.
"I laid him down in the chair, put my hand up under him and she told me to administer CPR or whatever," says Anthony.
But it was too late. The 56 year old became the 8th heat related death in the Memphis area this year.
Health Department officials say people need to consider the heat and the heat index when doing anything outside.
"We sweat, our sweat evaporates and helps to cool us. But when there is a lot of humidity in the air, that's less effective," says the Health Department's Dr. Helen Morrow.
That's why when doing yard work or any activity outside, heath officials say take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water and know when to quit.
It's somethig Lillian Dykes thinks about every time she gets out in the yard.
"I have ice tea and water every 15 minutes or so. Sit down cool for a minute and get back at it. Everyone is conscious of their health. You could die in this kind of weather," says Dykes.
A total of 8 people have died in this heat so far this year. A 57-year-old man, who also had health issues, died Friday. There was no air conditioning in his home.
The health department is warning everyone to take precautions. The heat can be deadly.
- Two heat related deaths over weekend
- 56 year old man with health issues dies after doing yard work in hottest part of day
- Health department advises caution when doing outside activities
(Memphis 7/27/2010) - A Raleigh home is the latest scene of a heat related death.
A 56-year-old man died on a car port on Vander Wood Drive.
Neighbors say it was ultimately ruled a heart attack, but the neighbor whose yard he was cutting, says the hot weather made it worse.
"He came back the day before yesterday to finish up the yard and he was in bad shape then. It was so hot and of course there was no shade. The last time I saw him, I came out and put a towel around his neck and he asked for cold water," says the female neighbor.
Carlos Anthony lives down the street and tried to revive his neighbor.
"I laid him down in the chair, put my hand up under him and she told me to administer CPR or whatever," says Anthony.
But it was too late. The 56 year old became the 8th heat related death in the Memphis area this year.
Health Department officials say people need to consider the heat and the heat index when doing anything outside.
"We sweat, our sweat evaporates and helps to cool us. But when there is a lot of humidity in the air, that's less effective," says the Health Department's Dr. Helen Morrow.
That's why when doing yard work or any activity outside, heath officials say take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water and know when to quit.
It's somethig Lillian Dykes thinks about every time she gets out in the yard.
"I have ice tea and water every 15 minutes or so. Sit down cool for a minute and get back at it. Everyone is conscious of their health. You could die in this kind of weather," says Dykes.
A total of 8 people have died in this heat so far this year. A 57-year-old man, who also had health issues, died Friday. There was no air conditioning in his home.
The health department is warning everyone to take precautions. The heat can be deadly.
