UCLA IoES to lead project to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat

“The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) has been awarded a $3 million grant to develop a comprehensive outreach program called Los Angeles Regional Collaborative: Heat Education, Ambassadors, and Training. Funded by the Regional Resilience Grant Program implemented by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, UCLA will lead a campaign over the next two summers to help improve public understanding about and response to the risks of extreme heat.

This project builds on two summers of work with more than 75 partners throughout L.A. County,” said Erin Coutts, director of the collaborative. “Together we will share actions people can take to prevent serious illness — including simple things like drinking water, seeking shade, resting and checking on others.”

- David Colgan, IoES

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