Tag: extreme_heat
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Fairfax County Braces for Dangerous Heat Wave
Fairfax County faces a dangerous heat wave with forecasted heat index values of 100-105 degrees on Thursday and Friday. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their families.
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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Free Extreme Heat Webinar Tonight
Fairfax County's Department of Emergency Management and Security (DEMS) offers a free webinar tonight, June 3, at 7 p.m. Learn about extreme heat dangers as part of their monthly emergency preparedness series.
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Governor Newsom Expands CalHeatScore Access with New API for Extreme Heat Safety
California Governor Gavin Newsom introduces a new API for CalHeatScore, providing real-time heat risk data to developers and agencies. This enhances public safety and emergency planning, crucial as extreme heat remains the leading weather-related cause of death.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWeatherState GovernmentsClimate ChangeMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducation CaliforniaExtreme HeatCalHeatScoreAPIPublic SafetyGovernor Gavin NewsomEnvironmental HealthCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Newsom Boosts Heat Safety with Expanded CalHeatScore Data Access
Governor Newsom expands CalHeatScore with a new API, providing live, ZIP-code level heat risk data to developers and agencies. This critical tool aims to protect Californians from extreme heat, the nation's leading weather-related killer.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsMedical ScienceComputers and InternetClimate ChangeSocial Issues CaliforniaExtreme HeatCalHeatScorePublic HealthAPIWeather SafetyGovernor Gavin NewsomCalifornia Governors Office
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Census Bureau Releases New Local Air Conditioning Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau has launched its 2023 Local Air Conditioning Estimates (LACE), an experimental data product. It provides local data on homes with air conditioning, aiding in identifying communities vulnerable to extreme heat and complementing existing resilience estimates.
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