Heat-Health Watch Warning Systems
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-013082
Heat-health watch warning systems correlate weather conditions with human comfort and health risks. When harmful weather conditions are predicted, a warning is given to the public to guard against the effects of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The alert system can also be used in conjunction with social service programs to check on at-risk populations and provide them with cooling services.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-013082 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Heat Island Effect Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-013082",
"term": "Heat-Health Watch Warning Systems",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Heat-health watch warning systems correlate weather conditions with human comfort and health risks. When harmful weather conditions are predicted, a warning is given to the public to guard against the effects of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The alert system can also be used in conjunction with social service programs to check on at-risk populations and provide them with cooling services.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Heat Island Effect Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/heat-health-watch-warning-systems/"
}
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