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ArticleEnvironmental research, health : ERH2025

Extreme heat preparedness and response implementation: a qualitative study of barriers, facilitators, and needs among local health jurisdictions in the United States.

Jessica C Kelley, Cat Hartwell, Evan C Mix, Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Gregory A Wellenius, Amruta Nori-Sarma, Jeremy J Hess, Nicole A Errett

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8 authors.

Jessica C KelleyDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4086-9643
Cat HartwellDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-4554
Evan C MixDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0815-5596
Chelsea Gridley-SmithNational Association of County and City Health Officials, Washington, DC, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1580-9342
Gregory A WelleniusCenter for Climate and Health, Boston, MA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0427-7376
Amruta Nori-SarmaDepartment of Environmental Health, Boston, MA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2335-6811
Jeremy J HessDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0440-2459
Nicole A ErrettDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8247-8336

Funding

XENOBIOTIC BIOTRANSFORMATION AND DISPOSITIONP30ES007033 · NIEHS · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI Sheela Sathyanarayana · 1995 to 2026
$42.5M
NIEHS NIH HHS P30 ES007033
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extreme heat events (EHEs) are the deadliest weather hazards in the United States (U.S.). Local health jurisdictions (LHJs) in the U.S. are frontline responders during EHEs and other public health emergencies. This study aims to clarify the factors influencing EHE preparedness and response implementation. From January to March 2023, we conducted and thematically analyzed four focus group discussions with 17 representatives from U.S. LHJs. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to guide the discussion. Participants described barriers, facilitators, and needs surrounding extreme heat preparedness and response implementation. The focus group discussions identified four factors that influence EHE preparedness and response implementation: local conditions (environmental, political, planning); engaging communities and tailoring strategies; partnerships and relational connections; and available resources. Focus group discussions emphasized the need for EHE preparedness and response activities to be targeted and scaled to the unique climate, population, and needs of the implementing jurisdiction. Local conditions, community engagement, partnerships, and available resources shape LHJ priorities. The study emphasizes the need for scalable resources and comprehensive plans, and identifies research gaps to be addressed in the future.

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extreme heat eventslocal health jurisdictionspublic healthpublic health emergency preparedness

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PMID40708678
PMCPMC12284719

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