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Should Heat Waves Get Names Like Hurricanes? Advocates Argue Naming Could Enhance Preparedness

It’s hot, and getting even hotter. A typical scene these days in neighborhoods of New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, as air conditioning units struggle to keep homes comfortable and utility poles hum under the heavy electrical demand.

Extreme, relentless temperatures will soon affect New Orleans, a city still recovering from past storms. Heat warnings will stress the community even further.

Elaborate rituals and strategies are in place to ensure well-being during intense heat. In the Lower Ninth Ward, efforts encompass everything from cold drinks to visits to community centers for cooling. Evenings bring a slight break as temperatures dip somewhat.

James Bowen, influenced by his experience of seeing people suffer from heat, became proactive. The rising heat’s threats now go beyond personal discomfort, affecting community health.

Identifying and categorizing heat waves, similar to storms, is one approach to handling their severity. Experts argue that naming could elevate awareness and promote better preparedness. Heat waves, responsible for many deaths, demand serious attention. Naming could provide this focus.

Across polling stations during elections, volunteers recount their stories of scorching heat. Their calls for action resonate with broader efforts to combat an invisible enemy. From health advisories to public messaging, communities strive to be resilient.

The proposal of naming heat waves sees support and some pushback. Critics highlight the potential for confusion, others question the method’s effectiveness. However, it’s hard to ignore the narrative around the

Corey Bureau

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