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In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors

A 5-degree jump in daily average temperature can prompt hundreds of additional calls to 911.

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Communities with more residents over 65 tend to generate more 911 calls during heat waves, one study showed. (Monkey Business Images/Dreamstime/TNS)
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A 5-degree jump in daily average temperature can prompt hundreds of additional calls to 911.

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