{"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:'Heat mitigation strategies for small municipalitiesCommunity-based cooling solutions and facilitiesInfrastructure improvements for heat reductionGrant opportunities for heat resilience projectsRole of community organizations and local government in heat safetyTakeawaysIdentify natural cool zones and existing infrastructure to maximize resources.Engage community organizations and residents in heat mitigation planning.Leverage grants and partnerships to fund infrastructure and community programs.Use existing facilities like council chambers and shade structures for cooling centers.Implement neighborhood surveys to identify vulnerable populations and resources.\nSee the full article at: https://govpossible.com/2026/06/21/beating-the-heat-practical-steps-for-small-towns/\nResources:Misting and shade shelter construction videos and options: links to various YouTube videos from manufacturers and how-to sites on shade canopies and misting solutions.Neighborhood Heat Safety Survey: Survey sheet to collect data in the Neighborhoods.Town Temperature Survey – Spreadsheet to collect data at various town locations to identify your hot and cool areas.Cooling Center Survey Worksheet – PDF you can use to collect information about a potential cooling center.Cooling Center Inventory Spreadsheet – spreadsheet to compile your cooling center information so you have one spot to look at in and emergency.Govlove Podcast – Tempe AZ 2/2025 - https://elgl.org/podcast-urban-cooling-and-climate-action-with-brianne-fisher-tempe-az/  \nGrants:7/1: National – Tomberg Family Foundation: $5-20k: https://www.tombergphilanthropies.org/how-to-apply/  Health, environment, and poverty alleviation 7/7: 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  7/10: 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}