In Montana, 911 calls reveal hidden impact of heat waves on rural seniors. August 7, 2024 9:05 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. From. By . Aaron Bolton Rural Heat 911 data.

Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who’s calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.

Montana’s population is among the oldest in the country. About 1 in 4 residents are over 60. Those over 65 are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who’s calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.

Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who’s calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.

Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who’s calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.

In Montana, 911 Calls Reveal Impact of Heat Waves on Rural Seniors. by Aaron Bolton, KFF Health News and MTPR. Thu, September 12th 2024 at 2:17 PM.

Missoula is one of Montana's largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king. Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has ...

Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who's calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.