But could it also be seen as a learning opportunity for the growing number of local governments coming to grips with extreme heat? One in three Americans have experienced it in recent weeks.Temperatures high enough to cause public health problems will be a recurring challenge in a warming world. Among the 425 fatalities, 178 persons were known to be homeless.This kind of analysis is essential to ensuring effective response in extreme heat events. Volunteers at some of these facilities receive first aid training; all follow CDC guidelines for heat relief.The network offers a means of immediate response in extreme heat events. The First Street Foundation predicts that 100 million Americans will live in an extreme heat belt with temperatures exceeding 125 degrees Fahrenheit by 2053.

Source: New York Times July 26, 2024 02:30 UTC