Climate, Weather & Health

Introduction
Everybody talks about the weather. New York State's climate is becoming warmer, wetter and more erratic. Unexpected weather is occurring more often. It's not unusual to see major storms, heavy rain or snow, flooding, heat waves, and sudden ups and downs in temperature. These changes are impacting our health and well being.
- How can climate and weather impact my health?
- How can I protect my health in a changing climate?
- What should I do before, during and after a storm?
- What can my community do to become resilient to a changing climate?
- What are New York State agencies doing to protect health in a changing climate?
- What data and research are available to track and understand climate impacts?