Summer Heat
Keep Cool, Longmont
Summers in Longmont are getting hotter. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to keep cool, safe, and comfortable. Protect yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, pets, and community by staying informed and prepared for extreme heat.
Heat Impacts Everyone
Summer heat can have serious impacts. Some people are more at risk than others, so it’s important to know what to do when it gets hot.
What’s the City doing to keep Longmont Cool?
We’ve been busy talking with the community about how we can help everyone be safe and comfortable. Here are a few highlights of what we’ve accomplished.
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- Developed a Climate Risk Mapping Tool
- Completed an urban heat island mapping project
- Conducted a city-wide survey of resident’s experiences with summer heat
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide heat information door-to-door in vulnerable neighborhoods
- Hosted bi-lingual cooling solution workshops, attended neighborhood events, and presented to community groups
- Built an interactive heat information and cooling solutions display
- Conducted phone interviews with vulnerable populations
- Completed a Heat Action Plan
- Began collaborating with Public Safety and attended heat-related emergency preparedness table top exercises
- Received grants to provide in-home cooling support and build a new splash pad at Kensington Park
- Launched the Keep Cool campaign and cooling tent at large public events
- Collaborated with Boulder County on the Growing Shade tree planting project
- And much more to come!
Heat Sickness
It's important to know the signs and symptoms of heat sickness, who is most at risk, and what to do. Visit Boulder County's Heat Emergencies & Health webpage to learn more.
Comfortable Homes
Keep cool at home this summer without wasting energy and money. Get a free or low-cost energy assessment to stay comfortable.
Cool Neighborhoods
There are a lot of solutions for keeping our city and neighborhoods cool. Learn about them and vote for your favorites.
Sustainability Newsletter
Stay up to date on sustainability projects and programs, including money-saving rebates and efficiency resources. Plus, learn what leaders and community-members like you are doing to make Longmont thrive! Sign up for the Sustainability Newsletter.
