Resources in Non-English Languages
Translated materials can increase the reach of information and reduce confusion and misunderstandings. By providing translated materials, all community members can have knowledge about extreme heat and can take the right steps to protect themselves. We have listed educational resources translated into several languages below.
Resources Available in Spanish
- National Weather Service/NOAA, Riesgo de Calor (experimental): Interactive, color-coded map with weather forecast and heat-associated risk for the next week.
- National Weather Service/NOAA, Spanish Language Outreach Materials: Compilation of infographics and resources about risks of extreme heat and how to stay safe.
- National Weather Service/NOAA, Social Media: Heat Safety: Collection of social media posts in Spanish about extreme heat precautions.
- CDC, Información acerca del calor extremo: Basic fact sheet about extreme heat, heat-related illness, and at-risk populations
- CDC, Signos y síntomas de advertencia de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor: Detailed information about the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and actions steps to respond.
- CDC, Preguntas frecuentes sobre el calor extremo: Answers to frequently asked questions about extreme heat.
- Washington State Department of Health, Precauciones en caso de calor extremo: Precautions and steps to take during extreme heat events
- OSHA, El calor extremo: Fact sheet of information about worker’s rights and protections during extreme heat, as well as the dangers of extreme heat.
- National Weather Service/NOAA, Estar Preparado: Calor Extremo [VIDEO]: These two 4-minute videos explain the risks of extreme heat, signs of heat-related illness and how to stay cool (Some information is specific to the region).
Resources Available in Several Languages
- Ready.gov, Extreme Heat: Information about preparing for heat and what to do during extreme heat events. Languages include: Arabic, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
- New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has information about extreme heat and health impacts. The department also offers free language assistance services. Languages include: Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Yiddish, Bangla/Bengali, Haitian Creole, Italian, Polish, French, Arabic, and Urdu.
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Extreme Heat Fact Sheet: Easily editable fact sheets that can be edited to include contact information and community specific programming. Available in English, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese