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A release from Creation Justice Ministries, a partner organization of the Church of the Brethren’s Office of Peacebuilding and Policy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live in the United States, chances are you have experienced the extreme heat waves sweeping the nation. According to PBS, 220 million Americans\u2013 roughly two-thirds of the country\u2013 are feeling the exhausting and dangerous effects of this extreme heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExtreme heat\u201d refers to high temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit which last for at least two days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extreme heat is one of the most pressing and obvious signs of climate change. The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a government report that analyzes the impacts of climate change on the US, revealed that extreme weather events such as extreme heat have increased in severity, extent, and frequency. Last year, the US saw a record number of heat waves since 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond disrupting our everyday routines of gardening, walking to the store, or spending time with loved ones outside, extreme heat poses large health threats, causing the most deaths of any weather-related hazard. However, Creation Justice Ministries has worked hard to compile safety information for living amidst extreme temperatures in our Heat and Health Resource at https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/1-gM6BzdVUG78kjy7rK9NQ2<\/a> such as tips for preparedness and education, cooling station usage, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best way to cope with these heated times is by working together with our communities. Here are a few resources from Creation Justice Ministries and our partners that may help your community build heat preparedness and resilience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n