by Rebekah Guerra Day | Dec 4, 2024 | Events, Newsletter, Partner Activities, Reflections, Resources
Reflection from Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura As the holiday season approaches, let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of caring for our health, climate and planet, while we celebrate with loved ones and take a moment to be grateful for the rights we have...
by Rebekah Guerra Day | Nov 12, 2024 | Events, Newsletter, Reflections, Resources
The Los Angeles 2024 Heat Season has ended; we typically experience heat waves through the end of October. Yet, we are now amid Santa Ana winds, which puts us all at risk for wildfire and smoke, so we must be on alert to reduce our exposure to smoke and particulate...
by Rebekah Guerra Day | Oct 4, 2024 | Events, Newsletter, Reflections, Resources
Latinos are known for being culturally and spiritually connected to climate, nature, and the environment. This shouldn't be surprising, since many of us have Indigenous ancestry, and our ancestors have taught us that Nature is the great spirit, wild animals are our...
by Rebekah Guerra Day | Oct 1, 2024 | Events, Heat Relief, Newsletter, Resources
September is National Preparedness Month! We encourage all Angelenos to prepare with a solid plan for this heat wave and the rest of the Heat Season, which ends in mid-November, as well as for possible disasters or emergencies near our homes, businesses, and...
by Rebekah Guerra Day | Aug 8, 2024 | Events, Heat Relief, Newsletter, Resources
Heat is an escalating disaster, with more than a million people around the world dying every year as a result of being overexposed to heat, and even more die or are injured after hurricanes and wildfires during the heat season. While hurricanes and wildfires claim...
