In the Permian Basin, residents face health risks due to extreme temperatures. Certain individuals are more vulnerable to dehydration, including those with limited mobility and the elderly. Young children are also at risk because they may not drink enough fluids.

People taking specific medications, such as those that reduce thirst, are also more likely to become dehydrated. Additionally, individuals who are ill and experiencing fluid loss are at greater risk. Further information on dehydration and its prevention is available from local health experts, including Dr.

Drew Payne of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.