ATCEMS gives tips to keep you, your animals safe this summer

AUSTIN, Texas - As temps continue to rise throughout this summer, Austin officials are giving tips to keep yourself, and your animals safe.

Austin-Travis County EMS said they have responded to 124 heat-related incidents, so far, this month. compared to July 2021, ATCEMS responded to 85 incidents for the entire month.

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Here are tips to keep you safe in the heat: