As we head into the summer months, this is a reminder that you can take important steps to prepare for periods of extreme heat.
The following are just a few examples of information and tools that are available to help you prepare for and respond to extreme heat:
- CDC Heat Stress for Older Adults: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/older-adults-heat.asp
- Ready.gov Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs: includes information on making a Power Outage Plan: https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs
- CDC Heat and People with Chronic Medical Conditions: http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/medical.html
- Ready.gov Extreme Heat: information on readiness and response to extreme heat events: https://www.ready.gov/heat
- CDC Extreme heat and Your Health Media Toolkit: http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/materials.html
- Ready.gov Extreme Heat Social Media Toolkit: https://www.ready.gov/heat-toolkit
- Extreme Heat Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Podcasts: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/psa/index.asp
- American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/heat-wave
- HHS emPOWER Map 2.0: shows the monthly total of Medicare beneficiaries with electricity-dependent equipment claims at the state, territory, county, and zip code level to identify the areas and populations that may be impacted and at risk for prolonged power outages. https://empowermap.hhs.gov/
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