Heat deaths drop dramatically in Louisiana, but health officials still urge caution

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The number of heat-related deaths in Louisiana is on a steep decline, but state health officials are still urging the public to take precautions as extreme summertime heat surges on.

Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein confirmed in a news conference Friday that seven of the eight deaths in the state this year were people 65 and older, and three were also related to substance use.

The warnings come as Louisiana reaches the middle of …

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