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In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors Montana’s population is among the oldest in the country, and those over 65 are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness.

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.

So the county teamed up with researchers at the University of Montana to comb through the data and create a map of 911 calls during heat waves.