Arizona Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs announced Last week, the country’s first “chief heating officer” was appointed as part of the administration’s new “chief heating officer.”Heatwave countermeasure plan.”
The governor explained that she released new plan He noted that last year’s temperatures meant Arizona experienced its “hottest summer on record.” Hobbs argued that the state’s “temperatures have steadily increased each decade, resulting in more heat-related and heat-related deaths and illnesses each year than the previous year.”
Hobbs’ executive order created “the nation’s first chief heat officer position to coordinate the implementation of this plan,” which includes “interagency heat-specific efforts for shelter, energy, health, and disaster response.” . The new position will “help implement the plan” and will work in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Resilience.
“It is important that Arizona builds a sustainable and resilient state,” said OOR Director Maren Mahoney.
“I will work across state agencies and with a variety of sectors, including health and human services providers, the business community, and scientific experts, to protect everyday Arizonans and ensure they have the tools they need. I am proud to lead this effort so we can tackle the challenges before us and build a prosperous state,” Mahoney said.
by Arizona Department of Health ServicesDr. Eugene Livar, who has been with the department since 2012, will assume the new position of Chief Thermal Officer.
“As the state’s chief thermal officer, Dr. Rivard will oversee the implementation of the plan and coordinate partnerships between the state, county health departments, local governments, communities, the private sector, and community-based organizations. ADHS is also hiring a Heat Preparedness Coordinator to serve as a statewide liaison for county coordinators and will develop training for community navigators focused on improving access to human services providers.” the ministry reported.
ADHS praised Ribar’s “forward-thinking approach and commitment to public health preparedness.”
“I am excited to take on this role and this important work to ensure Arizona is as prepared as possible for the upcoming heat season and beyond,” Rival said. Ta.
The governor’s plan also includes the creation of “six new solar-powered cooling centers built out of shipping containers.” The cooling center will be mobile and could be relocated to another area of Arizona if needed.
“What we heard over and over again from Arizonans was that the state’s old approach was not good enough,” Hobbs said.
“As social workers who have dedicated our lives to protecting everyday people, we knew we had to take action. Arizona is used to the heat, but we always rise to the challenge. We have always protected our neighbors and built sustainable and prosperous societies, and this time is no exception,” she said.
Republican, former state senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita called The governor’s announcement “is the highest level of absurdity in history: ‘Chief Heating Officer.’ You must be kidding…we live in the desert. ”
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