Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of The Impacts of Excessive Heat Report.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health is providing an overview of excessive heat in Harris County and how it impacts the health of residents. The report includes data on heat related healthcare facility encounters, heat related deaths, and demographic trends on heat illness and deaths in Harris County residents.
Expected Impact:
The purpose of this report is to inform Harris County partners, stakeholders, policymakers, and the community about the impact of excessive heat on health in Harris County. The goal is to utilize this information to implement targeted public health initiatives and increase access to services that can help reduce the impact that heat has on the community. This report will provide an overview of how heat is measured and the impact that excessive heat has on the health of Harris County residents (Section 1), discuss factors affecting health equity (Section 2), provide a call to action (Section 3), and summarize the findings in conclusion (Section 4).
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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