Maine CDC Extreme Temperature Community Resilience Guidebook

Author

Jarvis Thanex Louis

Date of Award

5-2022

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Department

Public Health

Abstract

The purpose of this guidebook is to help community leaders, public health departments, municipalities, and state and local emergency planning agencies prepare for extreme temperature events in Maine. The Environmental and Occupational Health Program at the Maine Center Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed this Extreme Temperature Community Resilience Guidebook using existing best practices and strategies to adapt to the changing climate and to address community needs during extreme temperature events. Because extreme temperature events are becoming more frequent, local leaders must work in collaboration with private and public community partners to prepare and respond to the impact of such public health events. Community partners should use this guidebook to advance health equity by addressing needs experienced by disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations.

Comments

In collaboration with Maine CDC Environmental and Occupational Health Program

Recommended Citation

Thanex Louis, Jarvis, "Maine CDC Extreme Temperature Community Resilience Guidebook" (2022). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 174.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/174