Austin EMS responded to record number of heat-related incidents in July

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin-Travis County EMS says it saw more monthly heat-related incidents this July than it has in the past three years.

ATCEMS responded to 285 heat-related incidents last month, a 28% increase compared to July last year.

Here's a look at the number of heat-related incidents by month and year:

June 2023: 234
July 2023: 285
June 2022: 159
July 2022: 223
June 2021: 125
July 2021: 85

MORE: ATCEMS on pace to break monthly record for heat-related calls

Austin EMS sees increase in heat-related calls

Austin-Travis County EMS has already seen a dramatic increase in heat related calls. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Due to the extreme heat, all Austin Parks and Library facilities, except the Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center, are serving as cooling centers during normal operating hours.

The City says that rec center is currently unavailable due to technical issues.

The City of Austin is also temporarily providing misting canopies and bottled water at Republic Square Park. These stations are only available when there is an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

For more information, and hours for the City's cooling centers and misting canopies, click here.