HSP.1.2.AIdentify hot spots and reduce the proliferation of urban heat islands throughout the town (examples include installing shade structures, reducing impervious surfaces, and deploying cooling stations and emergency shelters).

Extreme heat is a growing public health risk, and certain areas can experience significantly higher temperatures due to limited tree canopy, high pavement coverage, and lack of shade. This action focuses on identifying Plymouth’s heat hot spots and implementing practical cooling interventions—such as shade structures, reducing impervious surfaces, and establishing cooling stations and emergency shelters during heat events. The goal is to reduce exposure and improve safety, especially for residents most vulnerable to heat stress. Success looks like mapped heat hot spots, targeted investments in cooling infrastructure and shade, accessible cooling options during heat waves, and fewer heat-related health incidents over time.