Managing heat risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

Description:

This planning checklist is for local and national authorities coordinating heatwave preparedness and response measures. It provides a list of measures to consider when adapting heatwave plans and interventions in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. The checklist provides information regarding:

• vulnerable groups and social services
• public communications
• coordination
• health services
• indoor cooling
• utilities
• outdoor public spaces
• cooling centres
• workforce

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