Heat Action Day unites Dallas with global partners
Dallas joined the global Heat Action Day campaign with the Red Cross to educate residents on heat exhaustion and heat stroke prevention.
With heat-related health risks on the rise worldwide, the city of Dallas is working to keep its residents safe during dangerous weather conditions. The city has partnered with humanitarian groups, including the Red Cross, to create a public education effort that aligns with the 2025 Heat Action Day program.
Global initiative focuses on heat illness prevention
This year’s Heat Action Day on June 2 centered on the critical theme “How to Recognize Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke,” aiming to equip the public with potentially life-saving knowledge. The campaign brings together the City of Dallas, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the American Red Cross in a coordinated effort to protect vulnerable populations from severe heat impacts.
To amplify the message, several downtown Dallas landmarks are illuminated in orange, the official color of Heat Action Day, creating a visible reminder of heat safety awareness throughout the city.
Collaborative community response
The citywide initiative has mobilized multiple agencies and stakeholders, including:
- Dallas Fire-Rescue
- Office of Emergency Management
- Local elected officials
- Red Cross representatives
These organizations are working together to provide comprehensive education on preventing, identifying, and treating heat-related illnesses. The campaign is part of a broader global effort where Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies conduct public outreach events to share vital heat safety information.
Residents seeking additional information about heat safety can visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org for resources in English and Spanish.
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