Tools & Resources

HealthDAT is an interactive, publicly accessible platform developed by the SDSU Institute for Public Health. It provides neighborhood-level data to help communities, researchers, and public health professionals identify local health challenges, community assets, and opportunities for improvement.

Cal Heat Score is an interactive mapping platform developed by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Along with the Cal Heat Score Dashboard, the Cal Heat Score identifies communities across California that are most impacted by extreme heat, using environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators.

A portal from the National Weather Service providing climate data for parts of southeastern California and southwestern Arizona, including temperature records, trends, and seasonal summaries. Useful for tracking long-term climate patterns and extreme heat frequency in the region.

Official California guidance and safety regulations for preventing heat illness in outdoor workplaces, including training materials, employer requirements, and emergency response tips.

An interactive CDC tool that provides data on heat-related illness, emergency department visits, and heat exposure. This resource supports data-driven decision-making, community outreach, and efforts to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat.

Provides guidance for developing and implementing workplace plans to prevent heat illness, with step-by-step instructions, training requirements, and emergency response recommendations for employers and workers.

A statewide action plan outlining strategies to protect Californians from the health and environmental impacts of extreme heat, including community preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and public health initiatives.