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Interactive Heat Vulnerability Index
Hot weather is dangerous. In New York City – and across the country – more people die from heat than from all other natural disasters combined. As our …
Your heat story
As climate change worsens, extreme heat becomes more frequent and more intense. Cities get even hotter because of the urban heat island effect. But …
Real-time heat-related illness
The weather forecast is the best way to predict heat-related health outcomes. We can also track heat-related illness with near real-time electronic …
Accessibility
About 10% of New Yorkers have a disability with varying access needs. The environment can create barriers to meet those needs, or remove those …
Stay safe from heat and air pollution
When it is hot and the air outside is unhealthy, how can you stay safe? Answer these questions - for you, or for someone in your household - to get …
Staying safe in cold weather
Cold weather can be dangerous. Here are some tips for staying safe this winter. Learn more about cold weather health risks and get resources to stay …
How power outages affect health
Since we published this data story, some data in it have been updated. Get updated data on: Economic conditions Imagine your child has asthma. One …
Climate and health
Climate, including extreme weather, has a direct impact on health. As NYC’s climate changes, along with the world’s climate, we expect more frequent …
The urban heat island effect in NYC
Since we published this data story, some data in it have been updated. Get updated data on: Climate In New York City and across the country, more …