The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st.
As the hot temperatures linger around for at least one more day in the Bay Area, the heat is becoming a deadly problem in Santa Clara County .The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st. For comparison, KTVU reached out to other counties in the Bay Area.The sheriff's offices in Alameda and Marin counties have reported 0 heat-related deaths so far; Sonoma County reported 1 since the beginning of the month.
"I think it's important people get these constant reminders about how dangerous the heat can be," said Jeff Scott of San Jose's Housing Department.The medical examiner's office did not share the cities where the deaths occurred. In San Jose, about 10-15 outreach members go out every day to speak to unhoused people."They are handing out water first and foremost, trying to help people stay hydrated," said Scott.
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