Federal Grants for States to Manage and Mitigate Extreme Heat Events.
This law establishes a new federal assistance program providing grants, equipment, and personnel to state and local governments specifically for preparing for and responding to extreme heat events. This ensures local communities can access funds quickly for cooling centers, infrastructure protection, and public safety measures during dangerous heat waves, improving citizen safety. This aid is available even without a formal major disaster declaration.
Key points
Establishes federal grants and support (equipment, personnel) for states and cities dedicated solely to managing extreme heat events.
Allows local governments to receive mitigation assistance (like infrastructure protection) without requiring a formal 'major disaster' declaration.
Requires federal agencies (FEMA, NOAA, CDC) to define clear temperature and duration thresholds for what qualifies as an 'extreme heat event'.
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