Purpose
[At conclusion of municipal heat planning study, add discussion of study’s findings
● Will establish purpose of toolkit
● Explanation of at what level(s) heat response happens in CT
○ Identify gaps found through interview data]
Goals of Toolkit
1. To provide resources that help Connecticut’s municipal leaders fill gaps in local extreme heat planning a. To provide tools that municipal leaders can easily adapt to their local contexts i. These tools include the following: 1. Communication templates
2. Cooling center best practices
3. A diverse collection of policy and planning actions
4. Advice on creating a heat response plan 2. To provide Connecticut-specific information on how extreme heat impacts the health of residents, especially vulnerable people. 3. To provide extreme heat safety tips for Connecticut’s residents
Town: None Assigned
Focus Area: Heat
Type: Publications and Reports