LDH has confirmed eight heat-related deaths in 2026; seven involved people ages 65 or older. From 2023 through 2025, LDH recorded 172 heat-related deaths. “The number of elderly heat-related deaths signals a call to action for every family, neighbor, and caregiver,” said LDH Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein. Check that the older adults in your life have water, working air conditioning or another cool place to go, and someone checking on them. ResourcesPublic Health Data Spotlight | Louisiana Department of HealthHeat safety:HEAT Dashboard | Louisiana Department of HealthHeat Risk Fact Sheet | Louisiana Department of HealthOlder Adults Heat Advice | Louisiana Department of HealthExtreme Heat & Pregnancy | Louisiana Department of HealthWater safety:Drowning Prevention | CDCGet a Swim Plan | Louisiana Department of HealthRecall information:Current Outbreaks | Foodborne Outbreaks | CDCRecalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts | FDA