Heat Kills in Manufactured Homes | California News

Thousands die each year from heat-related causes in America — and a shocking number of those deaths happen inside manufactured homes, where poor insulation, outdated wiring, and crushing costs make cooling nearly impossible. Residents, often elderly or low-income, face deadly conditions when air conditioners fail and repairs are out of reach. Stories like Sheri Petty’s — found dead at 106 degrees — reveal the human cost behind the numbers. While cities and researchers are stepping up with targeted programs, the scale of the crisis demands urgent, systemic change to protect vulnerable communities from deadly heat trapped inside their own homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2064382116d16c7