Extreme Weather -Cold: In periods of extreme life-threatening weather, defined as a wind-chill factor of 20°F or below, multiple county agencies and private health / social organizations will offer expanded services for those without adequate shelter, including the chronically homeless and homeless families with children. View some Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather.
Extreme Weather - Heat: Due to the well-documented risk of excess mortality and other significant heat-related health problems associated with oppressively hot weather, the department issues Hot Weather Health Warnings (Code Red) during the summer months when a heat index (temperature/humidity index) of 100°F or greater is predicted by the National Weather Service. View some Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness.