And along the Gulf Coast, officials are now grappling with how to handle two potentially deadly disasters set to compound: a hurricane and extreme heat.
Last week, the city issued an emergency declaration for extreme heat, underscoring rising concerns about widespread power outages ahead of peak hurricane season.
Experts have also said that extreme heat is a silent killer and can be a major contributing factor in the overall hurricane death toll.
“If Miami experienced extreme heat at the same time, portions of our community would have no relief for what could be days or weeks,” Williams told CNN.
Officials there are still navigating how to properly prepare for the rapidly changing extreme weather to avoid mass casualties.
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