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July 2024

Access and Functional Needs CMIST Resource Newsletter

CMIST Summer Special: Preparing for Extreme Heat

As we move into the summer season, we want you to be aware of some of the great resources that are available to help you and your communities to stay cool during the upcoming extreme heat!     Tips and resources for individuals, families, and emergency managers to prepare for extreme heat hazards. Communication Common Extreme Heat Terms (National Weather Service) Video: How are heat advisories issued in Colorado? (9News) Heat Forecast Tools (National Weather Service) Current heat-related advisories and warnings (National Weather Service) Maintaining Health and Medical Health Impacts: Who Is Most At Risk To Extreme Heat? (National Integrated Heat Health Information System) Tips for People Who Take Medication: Coping With Hot Weather (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) How heat affects the mind (American Psychological Association) Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why (National Public Radio) Tips For Staying Cool: CR's Ultimate Heat Survival Guide (Consumer Reports) How to Cool Down When You’re Always Hot (WebMD) Heat and People without Air Conditioning (National Center for Environmental Health) Hot weather sleeping tips when you don’t have AC (Health Partners) Taking Care of Your Service Dog in Summer (National Service Animal Registry)  Independence PowerOutage.us Map  Support Services and Safety For community members: Help Someone Staying Cool in Extreme Heat (AARP) Cooling Centers By State (National Center For Healthy Housing) Need Help With Your Energy Bills? (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP Toolkits For emergency managers, public health, and public officials: Excessive Heat Events Guidebook (Environmental Protection Agency) Taking Action:  Building a More Resilient World (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Impacts of a Warming Planet in The Dialogue Journal (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Supplemental Research Bulletin: Climate Change and Behavioral Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposed Rule To Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers From Extreme Heat (U.S. Department of Labor) HUD Takes Action to Protect Families Against Extreme Heat (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Heat and Health Tracker (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Reporting on Heatwaves and the Health Impacts of Heat (World Health Organization) HEAT.gov Tools & Information (National Integrated Heat Health Information System) Transportation Auto Club Reminds Drivers To Take Precautions During Extreme Heat (Automobile Club of Southern California) Tips to stay cool when using public transportation (Pima Association of Governments) Want to Beat the Heat? 4 Tips From an Expert to Cool Your Train Commute (NBCUniversal Media) Children, Pets, and Vehicles (National Weather Service)

Colorado Access and Functional Needs CMIST Monthly Meeting Information

Monthly CMIST Resource and Information Meeting

• Every third Thursday at 2 - 3 p.m. MST - Register on Zoom
• Next meeting will be July 18, 2 - 3 p.m. MST

Bi-Monthly "Catchup" Colorado Access and Functional Needs CMIST Meeting:

• 2nd Monday of even months at 1 - 2:30 p.m. MT - Register on Zoom
• Next meeting will be August 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m. MT

Open to the Public
Please share this meeting with stakeholders, emergency management, and other access and functional needs partners or interested community members.

We strive to ensure inclusive, accessible meetings that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning CART services, ASL interpreters, and Spanish interpreters will be available during our meeting. To request additional accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Sadie at cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us or 720-610-1691 two weeks prior to the meeting in order to have enough time to fill the request. 

***If you are unable to attend please provide a five day notice for cancellation, otherwise you may be subject to fees associated with the accommodation request.***
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Las reuniones mensuales se llevan a cabo el tercer jueves de cada mes de 2 - 3:00 p.m. horario MDT. Nos esforzamos para tener reuniones inclusivas y accesibles que les permitan a todos los individuos, incluyendo individuos de la comunidad con necesidades funcionales y de acceso, para que participen plenamente. Tendremos los servicios disponibles en las reuniones del lenguaje de señas americano (ASL por sus siglas en inglés), interpretación al español y CART. Para pedir servicios adicionales o si tiene preguntas acerca de accesibilidad, por favor contacte al equipo del programa de necesidades funcionales y acceso al (720) 610-1691 o por correo electrónico a cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us.
***Si no puede asistir, proporcione un aviso de cancelación de 5 días, de lo contrario, puede estar sujeto a tarifas asociadas con la solicitud de alojamiento.***