Heat Emergency Preparedness Toolkit
As temperatures continue to rise across the United States and the globe, it is important to recognize the health impacts of extreme heat events. Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and longer in length. If and when we experience extreme heat, it is important to know what to do to minimize the health impacts for you and those around you.
This toolkit is designed to help decision-makers make informed decisions to protect community health and well-being. What you’ll find here is a summary of answers to key questions many of us have about how to protect ourselves from extreme heat, as well as trustworthy resources and highlight the key points to know.
Important Background
