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Jun 28, 2024 · With the likelihood of ongoing extreme heat this summer, New York State agencies also remain committed and ready to help New Yorkers prepare for heat impacts. Governor Hochul recently encouraged the public to follow a host of actions and tips to help mitigate and prevent deadly heat exposure.
New York State is committed to addressing extreme heat and mitigating its impacts across New York State, and especially in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. My administration has
Jul 3, 2024 · The extreme heat annex guides the coordinated State response to ongoing extreme-heat emergencies. NYS DEC and NYSERDA will host two webinars to present information on the Extreme Heat Action Plan on July 9, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on July 10, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Extreme Heat Action Plan identifies 49 actions within four action tracks to help advance extreme heat adaptation: Action Track 1: Adaptation Planning and Implementation supports communities in planning for extreme heat impacts and in coordinating adaptation activities.
Health risks from rising heat include increased mortality, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and impaired work and learning. The most effective risk reduction strategies are exposure reduction through moderated work and play hours and access to cooling in built environments.
Jul 5, 2023 · Visit the NYC Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI) to understand how health risks during and immediately after extreme heat events compare across NYC neighborhoods, and how the HVI helps the City identify and direct resources to neighborhoods at higher risk during extreme heat.
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Jun 28, 2024 · With the likelihood of ongoing extreme heat this summer, New York State agencies also remain committed and ready to help New Yorkers prepare for heat impacts. Governor Hochul recently encouraged the public to follow a host of actions and tips to help mitigate and prevent deadly heat exposure.
