In order to prepare for extreme heat, Americans need to be aware that it is a serious threat to human health. Using a 0 – 100 scale (where 0 = no perceived risk from extreme heat & 100 = maximum risk), we mapped Americans’ risk perceptions of the health risks of extreme heat events (heat waves) at the state, county, and census tract level across the U.S. Higher values indicate that people perceive greater risks from heat waves to their own health, the health of their families, and the health of their local communities. Read the paper here: Howe et al., 2019.
