Federal Officials Stress Need for Better Communication on Extreme Heat Risks at FEMA’s Summit Ahead of Summer.

Federal officials have agreed that the government needs to better communicate the dangers of extreme heat, as more frequent hot weather puts lives at risk. The Extreme Heat Summit, hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is aimed at defining actionable ways to prepare for extreme temperatures ahead of summer. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the need for collaboration between the federal government and private sector to invest in preparedness. The summit follows the launch of an interactive map called HeatRisk, which alerts users when temperatures in their area are high enough to harm their health.