Beat the Heat Program

Community Action Partners and Reliant Energy Launch 'Beat the Heat' Program

To help residents stay cool and manage their electricity use during the summer, the City of Fort Worth's Community Action Partners, in partnership with Reliant Energy, has announced the statewide Beat the Heat Program for Fort Worth residents. 

The elderly are especially susceptible to heat. It takes seniors nearly twice as long as younger individuals to return to their core body temperature after being exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures. Low-income or fixed income residents can take advantage of cooling centers listed below where they can rest and cool off.

Staying Cool at Home - Tips

Here are tips for staying cool at home this summer.

• Pay attention to the temperature in your home 
  

• Stay hydrated by drinking more water than usual 
  

• Use cooling towels 
  

• Take cool baths or showers 
  

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which are dehydrating 
  

• Have a loved one call to check on you throughout the day
  

• Ask your doctor how heat can affect any medications you're taking
  

• Limit outdoor activity 
  

• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing