Sixth medical heat alert issued for Oklahoma City area as EMSA reports rise

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — EMSA has issued a sixth Medical Heat Alert for the Oklahoma City area after seeing an increase in heat-related emergency reports.

On Sunday, Aug. 30, EMSA responded to five suspected heat-related calls and transported three individuals to local hospitals.

In 2026, EMSA has responded to 369 heat-related illness calls and transported 255 patients in the Oklahoma City area…

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