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Resilience New Jersey
New Jersey heat deaths show danger of hot homes
What happened
The Associated Press reported that New Jersey officials are investigating at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths after a severe heat wave pushed temperatures into record territory and left many people exposed in homes without cooling.
Why it matters
The story turns a broad heat alert into a public-health warning: cooling access, backup power, wellness checks, and tenant protections can be life-saving infrastructure during longer, hotter summer events.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from Associated Press and other primary sources.
- How this develops in New Jersey, especially around Extreme Heat, Public Health, Cooling Access.
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