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Urban heat islands (UHIs) are urban areas with higher ambient temperatures than surrounding regions. This study aims to identify heat vulnerability factors among populations living in UHIs in Dallas, Texas.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A community-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted at three health fairs in Dallas, Texas from April to October 2025. Data was self-reported.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 78 survey responses were collected. The sample was predominantly female (81.8%) and Hispanic\/Latino (58.4%), with most participants reporting low-income status. Although most respondents had home air conditioning (93.6%), nearly half limited or avoided use due to electricity costs (47.4%). Some reported outdoor non\u2013air-conditioned work (30.8%) or mobility limitations affecting access to cooling (12.8%). Only 42.3% knew the location of the nearest cooling center, and only 37.2% were aware of resources to help with power bills.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This assessment demonstrates that heat vulnerability in Dallas extends beyond environmental exposure and is driven by energy poverty, limited resource awareness, and structural inequities. 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