This publication describes the problem of extreme heat and outlines specific, actionable guidance for short-term emergency response and long-term risk reduction. From creating culturally-specific cooling centers, to increasing tree canopy and shade in certain urban areas, to improving protections for workers, the report highlights roles state and local governments, elected officials, community- and faith-based organizations and others can play in reducing the health impacts of heat exposure and saving lives from extreme heat.
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Technology Partners: MimirTech
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/hot-seat-saving-lives-extreme-heat-washington-state
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/In the hot seat.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/university-washington
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/heat-waves
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-change
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/washington
