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As the city of Austin and its surrounding areas swelter in the triple-digit heat, the strain on the electricity grid is being felt locally. The Austin Independent School District, which serves the small incorporated city of Austin, may need to consider heat-related measures to ensure student safety, such as adjusting school schedules or increasing cooling measures in classrooms. Residents of Austin, who are already accustomed to the risks of Gulf hurricane and flooding, must now also contend with the challenges of extreme heat, including increased energy costs and potential power outages. The city’s local government may need to provide additional support to low-income residents who may struggle to pay for cooling costs, and work with local organizations to provide heat relief services, such as cooling centers or fan distribution programs.
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