Heat poses a significant threat to our health and well-being. As North Carolina summers become warmer and longer with high numbers of extremely hot days and warm nights, community leaders are asking for ways to prepare.
Join us for an introductory webinar to explore North Carolina's changing temperatures, the dangers of extreme heat to human health, evidence-based strategies for preventing heat-related illnesses, how communities in NC are already preparing, and how the state government can help. The webinar will feature speakers from the State Climate Office of North Carolina, the NOAA Carolinas Climate Adaptation Partnership, the Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub, Chatham County Public Health Department, the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, and the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
This webinar is a chance for local decision makers (including health departments, emergency management departments, local government staff and partners) to learn how to better prepare their communities for rising temperatures. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive in addressing extreme heat!