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Millions on Alert for Dangerous Heat in the South

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“MILLIONS ON ALERT FOR DANGEROUS HEAT IN THE SOUTH”

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should cities do FIRST when dangerous heat hits?

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Topic poll · all networksHeat kills more Americans yearly than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined

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