AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the U.S. Grand Prix kicked off Friday at the Circuit of the Americas, officials noticed an increase in heat-related calls due to temperatures, in accordance to a spokesperson with Austin Homeland Security Management.
At least 51% of attendees should not accustomed to the climate and never anticipating it to be this heat.
Friday afternoon introduced Austin’s hottest temperatures on report so late within the 12 months as highs reached 97°.
Coolers, free water stations, shade tents, medics, EMS and Ascension Seton have been on website, and the spokesperson stated there have been additionally indicators at COTA informing attendees of the sources accessible.
Attendees are inspired to keep hydrated and pay attention to indicators of warmth stroke, the spokesperson stated.
