Topic: Health Awareness Campaigns
Posted on 7/17/2021
After a heat wave in Oregon shattered temperature records and likely caused at least 116 deaths, Oregon Public Broadcasting interviewed six experts on first response, disaster planning and communications on July 10 to discuss their views on how the state can better prepare and protect Oregonians from extreme weather. The recommended changes included creating a catalogue of addresses for those homebound and most vulnerable so first responders could proactively do welfare checks during heat emergencies; encouraging physicians to talk more with their patients and the public about climate change and how this affects their health; and evaluating the emergency communication strategy among elected officials, the media and medical community to ensure critical information reaches those who need it most.
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