Minnesota is the third fastest warming state.
• Did you know that in July 2011, Moorhead, MN, had a heat index of 134 degrees and a dewpoint of 88?
• Did you know that night-time temperatures are not cooling down the way they used to? That’s a problem if you love tomatoes – and a serious health risk for some people.
• Did you know winter is warming twice as fast as summer? That means more pests and disease-carrying insects can survive.
Now the important question - Do you know how to care for yourself, your family and your pets in extreme heat? Do you have a plan if the air conditioning goes off in a heatwave? What about your food garden? How do you protect your plants and the wildlife in your area?
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPEAKERS
- Eva Pesch, M.D., will talk about recognizing and responding to health effects of extreme heat
- Pam Blixt, Public Health Preparedness Manager at City of Minneapolis, how the city is preparing
- Theresa Rooney, Hennepin County Master Gardener, protecting plants and wildlife
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
This series looks at both personal preparedness and how we can build a more caring community. We will be talking about what assets we have and what we need to handle heat stresses.
For more information, visit: When Climate Change Comes Home: The Heat is On in Minnesota
