# Heat Kills in Louisiana This Year | Baton Rouge News

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-07-12T15:30:08+00:00
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## Resource

Louisiana’s first heat-related death of the year has already struck — a man over 65 from Region Four — and officials are urging everyone to take the heat seriously. Last year saw 31 fatalities and over 1,500 ER visits due to heat illness. Stay informed with the Department of Health’s updated Heat Dashboard every Thursday, and follow simple safety tips: stay cool, hydrated, and watch out for vulnerable loved ones. The sun’s power isn’t just a warning — it’s a threat we must all prepare for. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b1f922ac79bc833

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