Why the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and risk

The Heat and Health Initiative offers three resources to help protect against heat exposure: a heat risk forecast tool providing a 7-day warning of dangerous temperatures, a heat risk dashboard with air quality details, and new CDC clinical guidance for physicians.

What is the primary goal of the Heat and Health Initiative?

• To promote renewable energy

• To help people protect themselves from heat exposure

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To improve water quality

What does the heat risk forecast tool provide?

• A 3-day weather forecast

• A 7-day forecast of potentially dangerous temperatures

• An annual temperature analysis

• A monthly climate report

Which of the following is included in the heat risk dashboard?

• Tips for energy saving

• Guidelines for water conservation

• Information on local wildlife

• Details on air quality

What new guidance has the CDC developed as part of this initiative?

• Guidance for farmers

• Clinical guidance for physicians

• Guidance for engineers

• Guidance for teachers

Which of the following is NOT a resource provided by the Heat and Health Initiative?

• CDC clinical guidance

• Heat risk dashboard

• Heat risk forecast tool

• Water conservation tips