Governor Hochul announces new extreme heat initiatives
Governor Kathy Hochul is extending an initiative laid out in her state of the state address to create an extreme heat action plan to help protect New Yorkers from harsh conditions.
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Hochul announced Saturday extreme heat threatens many lives, but particularly those in disadvantaged communities.
She also says severe storms and extreme heat will only increase with climate change, so it is important the state develops plans to address heat exposure.