Johnson County receives $20,000 grant for extreme heat preparedness

Johnson County receives $20,000 grant for extreme heat preparedness

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Regional Collaboration Network has rewardedJohnson

Extreme heat events, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to global warming, not only threaten the elderly, but also increase the risks for both pregnant women and…More...

Johnson County organizations awarded $20K to boost extreme heat preparedness

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Regional Collaboration Network recently awarded $20,000 to Johnson County Public Health and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The funds will support a new initiative titled Extreme Heat on Juneteenth!, one of ten proposals selected nationwide for its innovative […]The post Johnson County organizations awarded $…

Extreme heat is not just an urban threat: The risk to rural communities - Headwaters Economics

Extreme heat poses health risks to millions of rural Americans. Solutions need to be tailored to meet the unique characteristics of rural places. The post Extreme heat is not just an urban threat: The risk to rural communities appeared first on Headwaters Economics.