Registration (by Invitation) 
Registration Due August 2, 2026 11:59PM MDT

As extreme heat intensifies across the United States and poses growing risks to public health, local governments and health departments play a critical role in protecting communities. The upcoming workshop Understanding Heat Risk Perceptions and Strengthening Local Heat Actions will bring together researchers and practitioners to exchange knowledge on heat risk reduction strategies and strengthen collaboration across sectors. 

This one-day workshop will include research presentations, practitioner panel discussions, and an interactive Heat Resilience Resource Showcase, where participants can share tools, resources, websites, and lessons learned. A central component of the workshop will be structured peer exchange highlighting successful local heat risk reduction initiatives. Participants will identify common success factors, persistent barriers, and opportunities for expanding effective practices for building heat-resilient communities. 

By bringing together researchers, local health department leaders, city and county heat resilience coordinators, municipal emergency managers, state public health and environment officials, representatives from federal agencies and national heat programs, including the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), the workshop will strengthen a national community of practice centered on building extreme heat resilience. The hybrid format will ensure broad representation from local governments and public health agencies across the country.