Three Years Later, Here’s What the Pacific Northwest Heat Dome Taught Us

Join emergency medicine physician Jeremy Hess from the University of Washington and former Oregon emergency management director Andrew Phelps as they discuss the shocking 2021 heat dome. They dive into the rising health risks due to extreme heat and lessons learned about public safety during crises exacerbated by climate change. Discover the challenges cooling centers faced, the rise in unaccompanied deaths among vulnerable populations, and the urgent need for better preparedness and community resilience against future heat waves.