Last chance to weigh in on preparedness plan

When summer temperatures climb into the triple digits across the Central Valley, the impacts reach far beyond discomfort. 

Power demand rises, outdoor work becomes dangerous, and vulnerable residents face serious health risks. Extreme heat, along with flooding, drought, and wildfire, is one of several natural hazards that communities across California must plan for long before emergencies occur.

In Madera County, that preparation is nearing completion.