One year removed from the three-day heat wave that caused the deaths of 38 people in King County, public officials, scientists, and community members have put together an Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to prepare for the rising temperatures set to start this weekend.
Last year’s heat wave had record-breaking temperatures, with the highest reaching 108 degrees Fahrenheit, and led to the county applying for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to put together a heat mapping project of Seattle and surrounding towns.
“Our team of experts representing public health, climate preparedness, and emergency management will partner with communities to develop a comprehensive strategy to strengthen our response and
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