This site is a quick-access library of educational materials focused on extreme heat and its impacts on health, safety, agriculture, and communities. Designed for Extension educators, teachers, and outreach professionals, these resources support teaching, awareness, and preparedness efforts across a range of audiences.
Whether you're planning a workshop, creating classroom content, or developing emergency response messaging, you'll find ready-to-use tools, fact sheets, lesson resources, and more to help you address the growing risks of extreme heat. This page also includes information about air quality issues, which often occur with extreme heat and humidity.
Extreme Heat Fact Sheets
These pdf fact sheets have been developed by universities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Most are 1-2 pages.
Air Quality
Air quality issues often accompany hot, muggy weather. Poor air quality can cause health problems, especially for elderly and those with heart or lung impairments.
Visit www.airnow.gov for local Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts and educational resources.
Social Media Infographics
Educational Videos
Extreme Heat Resource Sites
Governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and university Extension programs informational sites about extreme heat.
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