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May 30, 2025

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Dallas Marks Global Heat Action Day with Citywide Safety Campaign

What

The American Red Cross, City of Dallas, and community partners are coming together for Heat Action Day 2025 to raise awareness about the dangers of extreme heat. This year’s theme, “How to Recognize Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke,” focuses on educating the public on early warning signs and prevention strategies. Events across Dallas will include safety demonstrations, public outreach, and orange lighting of downtown landmarks to highlight the importance of heat preparedness.

Who

Honorable Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, District 8
Honorable Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bazaldua, District 7
Honorable Council Member Paula Blackmon, District 9
Honorable Council Member Paul Ridley, District 14
Linda Braddy, CEO, American Red Cross North Texas Region
Travis Houston, Deputy Director, Emergency Management & Crisis Response
Chris Chiara, EMS Section Chief, Dallas Fire-Rescue

When

9:00a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025

Where

City Hall Lobby 
1500 Marilla St.  
Dallas, TX 75201

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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