Survey of extreme heat public health preparedness plans and response activities in the most populous jurisdictions in the United States

Survey of extreme heat public health preparedness plans and response activities in the most populous jurisdictions in the United States

Abstract Background Increasingly frequent and intense extreme heat events (EHEs) are indicative of climate change impacts, and urban areas’ social and built environments increase their risk for health consequences. Heat action plans (HAPs) are a strategy to bolster municipal EHE preparedness. The ob...

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Main Authors: Nicole A. Errett, Cat Hartwell, Juliette M. Randazza, Amruta Nori-Sarma, Kate R. Weinberger, Keith R. Spangler, Yuantong Sun, Quinn H. Adams, Gregory A. Wellenius, Jeremy J. Hess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Extreme heat
Public health
Preparedness
Policy
Climate change
Adaptation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15757-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15757-x

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