Extreme heat is becoming a growing health concern across California, especially for older adults. In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon talks with Walker Wieland, Environmental Program Manager at CalEPA, and Dr. Felicia Chiang, a climate scientist at CalEPA, about CalHeatScore—California's new tool that helps people understand local heat risk.

Walker explains how CalHeatScore works, why it was created, and how it uses ZIP code-specific forecasts and health data to help Californians prepare for dangerous heat. Dr. Chiang shares why extreme heat events are becoming more common, how climate patterns like El Niño influence weather, and why heat combined with wildfire smoke can pose even greater health risks.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, caring for a loved one, or simply trying to stay safe this summer, this episode offers practical tips to help you prepare for extreme heat.

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• Learn more about CalHeatScore: https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/
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