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DOE issues emergency order for 17 states amid heat dome: 'Silent killer'

A heat dome will keep temperatures high all week, prompting the U.S. Department of Energy to declare an emergency across 17 states.

Published Jul 27, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order for 17 states facing increased heat risks.