{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mighty Municipalities","title":"Ep 11 - Beating the Heat","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/15493d20\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1583,"description":"Topics:'\nHeat mitigation strategies for small municipalities\nCommunity-based cooling solutions and facilities\nInfrastructure improvements for heat reduction\nGrant opportunities for heat resilience projects\nRole of community organizations and local government in heat safety\nTakeaways\nIdentify natural cool zones and existing infrastructure to maximize resources.\nEngage community organizations and residents in heat mitigation planning.\nLeverage grants and partnerships to fund infrastructure and community programs.\nUse existing facilities like council chambers and shade structures for cooling centers.\nImplement neighborhood surveys to identify vulnerable populations and resources.\n\nSee the full article at: https://govpossible.com/2026/06/21/beating-the-heat-practical-steps-for-small-towns/\nResources:\nMisting and shade shelter construction videos and options: links to various YouTube videos from manufacturers and how-to sites on shade canopies and misting solutions.\nNeighborhood Heat Safety Survey: Survey sheet to collect data in the Neighborhoods.\nTown Temperature Survey – Spreadsheet to collect data at various town locations to identify your hot and cool areas.\nCooling Center Survey Worksheet – PDF you can use to collect information about a potential cooling center.\nCooling Center Inventory Spreadsheet – spreadsheet to compile your cooling center information so you have one spot to look at in and emergency.\nGovlove Podcast – Tempe AZ 2/2025 - https://elgl.org/podcast-urban-cooling-and-climate-action-with-brianne-fisher-tempe-az/  \n\nGrants:\n7/1: National – Tomberg Family Foundation: $5-20k: https://www.tombergphilanthropies.org/how-to-apply/  Health, environment, and poverty alleviation \n7/7: NJ: 200-350k: Resilient NJ: Regional Assistance Program https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/resilient-nj-regional-assistance-program-regional-planning-grants-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com  \n7/10: National: Roy Hunt Foundation Opportunity and Inclusion: ~$50k:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AaYhREBvoPrRWOV3_J6-wb8xLT8xMc73mPQgvOUya8A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYTQ4/NTQzMWYxY2NkY2Jm/ODg0ODE1N2ZjM2Qw/MWM3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}