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New Orleans is bracing for record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring to 115°F and humidity making survival nearly impossible for the unsheltered. Victor Tate, who’s lived under an expressway for a decade, faces mounting danger as shade becomes his only lifeline. With nearly 100 heat-related deaths already logged in Southeast Louisiana since 2023, seniors—now 78% more likely to be homeless—are especially at risk. Shelters are overwhelmed, and a new law banning public sleeping could push vulnerable people further from aid. Yet, city teams are handing out water, local groups are distributing cooling supplies, and long-term tree-planting efforts aim to create shade. The focus remains on harm reduction and building trust to ensure no one is left behind in the scorching heat.

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