Governor Newsom has expanded CalHeatScore, a heat rating system, to help Sonoma County residents, including those in El Verano, stay safe during extreme heat. - CalHeatScore provides zip code-level heat scores and guidance.
- The tool integrates data on cooling centers and vulnerable groups like older adults and children. - Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., with California experiencing its hottest summer in 130 years in 2024.
- The system aims to reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths through better preparedness.