{"id":14085,"date":"2023-06-14T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbhids.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=14085"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:30:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:30:22","slug":"summer-heat-how-the-city-protects-people-experiencing-homelessness","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/dbhids.org\/dev\/news\/summer-heat-how-the-city-protects-people-experiencing-homelessness\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer heat: How the City protects people experiencing homelessness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/2023-06-13-summer-heat-how-the-city-protects-people-experiencing-homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full blog at Phila.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far this year, Philadelphia has enjoyed a long spring with comfortable temperatures. As we get into summer weather, heat and humidity can nevertheless rise quickly. A sudden change can catch us off guard and is especially dangerous for certain people. Those experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City has a comprehensive plan for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/guides\/extreme-heat-guide\/\">dealing with excessive heat<\/a>. As early as May, Philadelphia\u2019s Department of Public Health (PDPH) can activate a \u201cHeat Caution\u201d based on daily temperatures and the forecast. If it gets hotter, PDPH may escalate to a \u201cHeat Health Emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The response can include temporary cooling centers,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/2023-05-22-sprayground-season-is-here-find-one-near-you-and-stay-cool-all-summer-long\/\">spray-grounds<\/a>\u00a0and more resources. Citywide efforts during a Heat Health Emergency are coordinated by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/2023-06-13-summer-heat-how-the-city-protects-people-experiencing-homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full blog at Phila.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read the full blog at Phila.gov So far this year, Philadelphia has enjoyed a long spring with comfortable temperatures. 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