Tools & Resources
Cal Heat Score is an interactive mapping platform developed by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). It identifies communities across California that are most impacted by extreme heat, using environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators.
This tool helps local governments, public health agencies, and community-based organizations prioritize areas for climate adaptation, resource allocation, and heat resilience planning. Cal Heat Score is especially useful for partners working to advance climate equity and prepare for rising temperatures in vulnerable communities.
Use Cal Heat Score to:
- Pinpoint heat-vulnerable neighborhoods
- Guide equitable distribution of climate and health resources
- Support data-informed policy and program development
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.
This tool supports community-engaged research and decision-making by offering data visualizations and best practices related to social determinants of health, environmental risks, and health equity. HealthDAT is especially valuable for partners working on climate resilience, public health outreach, and advocacy.
Use HealthDAT to:
- Explore local and regional health data
- Identify neighborhood needs and strengths
- Support community-focused planning and research
- Inform policies and programs related to health equity
- Coming soon: access data on heat-related exposures and health outcomes