Early warning system
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EW4Fthiotida: Smart Technology for Monitoring and Timely Response
Fthiotida is one of the five regional units of Central Greece. It includes seven municipalities and approximately 200 villages and small communities. Its geography combines mountains, rivers, fertile plains, forests and coastal areas. Its rural economy depends substantially on agriculture and livestock farming. This varied landscape creates exposure…
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Operational Plan to Prevent the Effects of Heatwaves on Health (POCS)
Rising temperatures and longer periods of extreme heat have significant implications for human health across mediterranean regions. These impacts are more acute in urban areas, and it is known that elevated and sustained heat for days causes excess mortality, which ranges from 12% to 40% in developed countries.
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California’s CalHeatScore
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in California. Heat-health risks vary widely across California’s diverse climates and communities, and the same temperature can have different health impacts depending on local conditions and who is exposed.