And they are only the tip of the iceberg. We are desperate to raise funds to complete the museum to prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening. These incidents show the importance of a place like the museum. Heat is another killer that people often underestimate. The effects of extremely high temperatures cause more deaths in this country than the joint effects of lightning, floods and tornadoes.
Simple steps can save lives.
No one needs to suffer as much as they do in our climate. Four heat-related deaths were recorded in Houston in one weekend in July alone. According to the National Weather Services, an average of 193 people die in this country each year as a direct result of excessive heat. Many more die from indirect effects such as heart attacks. The Weather Museum will be a haven of information and education, says Dr. John Freeman, Director of Research at the center.