Heatwave Management
Cities with weather emergency management plans can better respond to risks threatening their residents. While high temperatures and heatwaves become more prominent, their dangerous impacts can be easily mitigated if cities incorporate heat-reduction tactics.
Increasing educational heat reduction measures in one city can prevent at least 4,400 heat fatalities during a single heatwave.
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severity - 4 extreme
Level 4: Limit All Outdoor Work
Issue emergency heat protocol. Inform local residents to limit outdoor activity and work. Remain inside and limit heat exposure as much as possible.
severity - 1 minor
Level 1: Normal Heat
Warning: Temperatures are normal. Impact: No cautionary action is needed. Actions: Maintain situational awareness.
severity - 1 minor
Level 1: Distribute Informational Pamphlets
Ensure educational pamphlets and flyers are being distributed throughout the city educating the public about upcoming heat conditions throughout the summer. Start raising awareness to all local residents.
severity - 3 sever
Level 2: Moderate Heat
Warning: Moderate temperatures are approaching certain areas. Impact: Heat is tolerable for the general public but may be more dangerous for vulnerable people. Actions: People should avoid heat exposure by dressing lightly, wearing sunblock, and drinking lots of water.
severity - 3 sever
Level 3: Severe Heat
Warning: High temperatures are causing severe heat. Impact: Too much heat exposure will increase the likelihood of heat illnesses for the general public, and more specifically those at risk. Action: Promote hydration at all times and limit heat exposure.
severity - 4 extreme
Level 4: Extreme Heat
Warning: Extremely high temperatures are consistent. Impact: High risk of heat-related illnesses among all age groups. Action: Ensure extra care for vulnerable people, limit outdoor activity, and promote heat illness prevention measures.
severity - 3 sever
Level 2: Increase Public Drinking Fountains
Ensure there are enough working water fountains for the public to use. Provide temporary hydration stations in different areas of the city.
severity - 3 sever
Level 3: Increase Temporary Outdoor Shade
Ensure city streets are filled with temporary public rest stops equipped with shade.
severity - 3 sever
Level 1: Increase City Messaging
High temperatures in the coming days will start posing risks to all residents. At this time, while heat is still manageable, start displaying educational signs in prominent places around the city(i.e, bus stops, pharmacies, stores, parks.) so that messages reach more people, including those without access to tech updates.
severity - 3 sever
Level 2: Prepare Cooling Centers
As high temperatures approach, ensure that local cooling centers are designated and are getting ready to open to the public. Start publicly advertising cooling center locations.
severity - 4 extreme
Level 3: Open Cooling Centers
Ensure all public cooling centers are open and accepting local residents. Bring attention to the centers
severity - 3 sever
Level 2: Prepare Treatment Rooms
Designate indoor office rooms with air conditioning so that city employees can take breaks when needed and recover from outside heat. Ensure the rooms are equipped with water.
severity - 4 extreme
Increase Communication: Excessive Heat
Send out SMS reminders to local residents about existing heat conditions. Advise them to stay hydrated, avoid physical outdoor activity, and monitor symptoms.
severity - 3 sever
Level 2: Open Heat-Line Call Center
Start a support heat line call center so that residents can call to ask questions, get information, or report illnesses or public areas that need assistance.