Database: Extreme Heat

Extreme heat in Canada

Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in Canada, with heatwaves affecting communities across the country and contributing to health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Climate change is expected to intensify these events, with rising temperatures leading to longer and more frequent heatwaves, increasing the strain on energy systems and public health services. High temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses and exacerbate existing health conditions, while also damaging building materials and reducing indoor comfort. Our extreme heat hazard database offers practical solutions for enhancing home resilience, including retrofitting tips for improved insulation, ventilation, and energy efficiency.

Explore the database to learn how to protect your home from extreme heat!

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Suggested citation: Partners for Action. (2024). Multi-Hazard Resilient Retrofits Database. Retrieved from www.climateresilientretrofits.ca 

This legend is intended to help you navigate the Multi-Hazard Resilient Retrofits database. The document outlines the different features and search filters available.

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Climate Resilient Retrofits is a project of Partners for Action (P4A), a research initiative in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, with founding funding from the Co-operators Group Ltd. and Farm Mutual Re. Climate Resilient Retrofits has been generously supported by our partners and funders at Halifax Regional Municipality, the National Research Council of Canada, and the Clean Foundation.


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