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Rethinking local resilience for extreme heat events
John George Richmond1, Rowena Hill2
1School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK.
Public Health
|April 10, 2023
Summary
Local resilience forums (LRFs) are vital for England's extreme heat response. These multiagency groups improve community-specific heat risk communication and adaptation planning for rising summer temperatures.
Area of Science:
- Public health preparedness
- Environmental health
- Emergency management
Background:
- Extreme heat events are increasing in England, posing significant public health risks.
- Effective national responses require leveraging local structures for tailored community engagement.
Approach:
- Literature review of health emergency response and extreme heat research in England.
- Analysis of authors' research on national public health emergency response (e.g., COVID-19).
Key Points:
- Local resilience forums (LRFs) possess multiagency capabilities for shared situational awareness.
- LRFs can facilitate tailored communication of heat risks and resources to specific community groups.
- LRFs are well-positioned to manage local articulation of scenario planning and adaptation strategies.
Conclusions:
- LRFs are suitable key structures for England's extreme heat event emergency response.
- Public health and hospital organizations should collaborate with community partners via LRFs.
- Enhanced planning for summer adverse weather pressures is crucial for English health organizations.
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