While the threat of floods and coastal storms may be more visible climate impacts, extreme heat is the deadliest, causing more deaths in the U.S. than any other type of weather event. Each year, 370 New York City residents die prematurely due to extreme heat on average, according to the 2022 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report . Public cooling centers , which often serve as shelters during storms and floods, are important for supporting those who are most vulnerable to extreme heat. Extreme heat can exacerbate existing health and socio-economic inequities, reflecting patterns of historical marginalization, such as redlining. Map Source: NYC Department of HealthNeighborhoods that were once redlined face more severe extreme heat and higher concentrations of air pollution on average.

Source: New York Times July 27, 2023 16:16 UTC