Why a Future with More Extreme Heat Could Hit Parts of Rural Utah Especially Hard

Discusses the health impact for rural residents and visitors in Utah during extreme heat. Isolated communities make it difficult to both spread preventative messaging and access healthcare for someone experiencing a heat illness. Disparities are especially noticeable in tribal communities where one-third of homes are without running water or electricity. Includes recommendations for short-term solutions for communities.

Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - June 13, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news