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Heat Ready CA

​Resources to protect health in a hotter California

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​Heat Ready for Our Health​

California is hotter than it used to be, and temperatures are expected to keep rising. An extreme heat event is when an area has two or more days and nights of unusually high temperatures. These hot periods are becoming more common and increase the risk of heat related illness for all Californians, especially those with greater heat exposure and heat sensitivity. Heat Ready CA will offer outreach materials and practical resources to help communities:

  • Understand the dangers and inequities of unhealthy heat
  • Better spot heat risks and take protective actions
  • Support local heat resilience efforts 

 Learn why heat season is longer and hotter!

​​​Spotting and Treating Heat-Related Illness​​​

The different types of heat-related illness​​ are described below. Mild symptoms can worsen quickly, so acting early can prevent moderate and severe illness. 

Who Heat Hurts the Most

Extreme heat puts a lot of stress on the body and can be deadly. These groups face greater risk and need proactive supports to stay safe from unhealthy heat. 
  • ​Infants and young children
  • Youth Athletes
  • Pregnant People
  • Older Adults 65+
  • Workers
  • People with Chronic Health Conditions
  • ​People with Disabilities
  • People who use Substances
  • People without Housing
  • Urban Communities
  • Rural Communities
  • Tribal Communities

Resources 

Know When Unhealthy Heat is Coming

Cooling Resources

Population Specific Resources

Planning and Response Resources

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