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Taxonomy Archive: Heat illness/extreme temperature
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heat-Related Mortality in a Warming Climate: Projections for 12 U.S. Cities
Heat is among the deadliest weather-related phenomena in the United States, and the number of heat-related deaths may increase under a changing climate, particularly in urban areas. Regional adaptation planning is unfortunately often limited by the lack of quantitative information on potential future health responses. This study ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heat & Health Scripted Presentation and Workshop Curriculum Facilitator Powerpoint Presentation
An adaptable presentation for the community on climate change and extreme, the consequences, and response.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heat’s Deadly Effects
A PowerPoint Presentation on the climate change impacts on heat. Uses IPCC projections from 2007, but otherwise relatively up to date. Cites most information.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Creating and Mapping an Urban Heat Island Index for California
In order to further evaluate the factors that can influence thermal environmental stresses, a characterization of how urban areas affect local microclimates, air temperature in particular, is necessary. To assist the CalEPA in evaluating the thermal impacts of urban areas in California, this study characterizes the urban heat island ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Excessive Heat Emergency Response Plan
The purpose of this plan is to provide information and to identify the DHHS role in response to excessive heat emergencies in the State in collaboration with the NR Public Health Regions and with other State agencies, and in accordance with the National Incident Management Systems. The plan includes the threshold for response ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Maryland Heat Emergency Plan 2012 Version 1.0
The Maryland State Heat Emergency Plan guides Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s actions during an extreme heat event. This plan also provides guidance for local health departments to support them as they fulfill their roles.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heatwaves and Health: Guidance on Warning-System Development
Heat or hot weather that lasts for several days, often referred to as “a heatwave” can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in mortality and morbidity. Heatwaves also place an increased strain on infrastructure (power, water and transport). Clothes and food retailing, tourism and ecosystem services can also be ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate and Health- Understanding the Risk: An Assessment of San Francisco’s Vulnerability to Extreme Heat Events
This report provides an overview of the San Francisco Department of Health’s approach to identifying and planning for vulnerability to extreme heat events and associated air quality issues, including the developmnt of a Heat Vulnerability Index
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Extreme Heat Events
Extreme heat events pose a serious danger to people throughout the United States. Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that exposure to extreme heat can increase discomfort and fatigue, cause heat cramps, and increase emergency room visits and hospitalizations. It can also kill. From ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Preparing California for Extreme Heat: Guidance and Recommendations
The Climate Action Team’s Public Health Workgroup convened a subcommittee, the Heat Adaptation Workgroup, to develop this document. The Heat Adaption Workgroup was co-chaired by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and includes staff from multiple State ...