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Technological
Description of the solution
Cooling centers can provide a cool environment to those who cant afford the electricity cost of air-conditioning. Cooling Centres are commonly used across the US. They are relatively low-cost strategy that can utilize existing infrastructure and personnel and be relatively implemented by a variety of stakeholders. Their use has a high biological plausibility for reducing heat-related illness and death. A cooling center is a location, typically an air conditioned or cooled building that has been designated as a siste to provide respite and safety during extreme heat. This may be government-owned building such as library or school, an existing community center, religious center, recreation center, or private business such as coffee shop, shopping mall, or movie theatre. Some countries have set up cooling sistes outdoors in spray parks, community pools, and public parks. Sometimes temporary cool spaces are constructed for events as a marathon or outdoor concert. Implementation is done by different groups e,g health department, city government, non-profit groups, combination of agencies or partners.
Who lead the solution
Local Government
Other Notes
A cooling center is a location, typically an air-conditioned or cooled
building that has been designated as a site to provide respite and safety during extreme
heat. This may be a government-owned building such as a library or school, an existing
community center, religious center, recreation center, or a private business such as a
coffee shop, shopping mall, or movie theatre. Some counties have set up cooling sites
outdoors in spray parks, community pools, and public parks. Sometimes temporary cool
spaces are constructed for events such as a marathon or outdoor concert.
4 ways Europe is tackling extreme temperatures:
https://www.politico.eu/article/4-ways-europe-is-preparing-for-the-next-heat-waves/
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