Tools & Resources

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.

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.

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.

Tracks and reports trends in heat-related mortality across the United States, with data by region and demographic groups. Helps communities, health professionals, and policymakers understand the public health impacts of extreme heat.

A CDC publication analyzing recent U.S. heat-related mortality data, offering insights to guide public health planning, emergency preparedness, and heat illness prevention strategies.

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

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.

A regional plan addressing climate change impacts in Imperial County, including transportation, infrastructure, and community resilience measures to adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather events.