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heat safety tips
Coverage of heat safety tips in the Nexus archive.
- Midstate utility provider suspends utility disconnections amid extreme heat
Benton County Electric System (BCES) has suspended Pay As You Go utility disconnections in Middle Tennessee due to extreme heat with feel-like temperatures reaching 110 degrees. The pause will last from Monday through Wednesday, after which disconnections will resume on Thursday. The measure aims to prevent power loss for customers with insufficient funds during dangerous heat conditions.
- Austin officials share heat safety tips as triple-digit temperatures hit Central Texas
Austin officials are advising residents to stay hydrated and use cooling centers amid triple-digit temperatures in Central Texas. The extreme heat poses risks to vulnerable groups, prompting safety measures.