Heat vulnerability index

The Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI) is a tool used to identify areas and populations at greater risk during extreme heat events. It assesses factors like age, health conditions, housing quality, and access to cooling resources. Higher scores indicate more vulnerability, meaning those areas may face greater challenges in coping with heatwaves. By understanding these vulnerabilities, city planners and health officials can implement measures to protect affected communities, such as providing cooling centers or targeted health services during hot periods. Ultimately, the HVI helps promote public health and safety in the face of climate change and rising temperatures.