How to Save the People Most at Risk in Deadly Heat Waves | The Tyee:

As Vancouver again faces the risk of flooding and possible heat domes, governments and organizations need to allocate their time and resources to prioritize the needs of the older adults experiencing homelessness and housing issues.

In B.C., more than 700 deaths were reported during the extreme Pacific Northwest heat wave in 2021.
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The majority were older adults living alone without adequate housing, ventilation or protection. Like the COVID-19 pandemic, severe and deadly weather conditions exposed yet another layer of inequity that needs to be addressed.

How to Save the People Most at Risk in Deadly Heat Waves | The Tyee: As Vancouver again faces the risk of flooding and possible heat domes, governments and organizations need to allocate their time and resources to prioritize the needs of the older adults experiencing homelessness and housing issues.In B.C., more than 700 deaths were reported during the extreme Pacific Northwest heat wave in 2021.The Tyee is supported by readers like youJoin us and grow independent media in CanadaThe majority were older adults living alone without adequate housing, ventilation or protection. Like the COVID-19 pandemic, severe and deadly weather conditions exposed yet another layer of inequity that needs to be addressed.Read More