The federal government can support more proactive, efficient, and cost-effective resiliency planning by certifying predictive models to validate and publicly indicate their quality.

We need a new agency that specializes in uncovering funding opportunities that were overlooked elsewhere. Judging from the history of scientific breakthroughs, the benefits could be quite substantial.

The cost of inaction is not merely economic; it is measured in preventable illness, deaths and diminished livelihoods.

Through investments in infrastructure for heat safety, Congress can save lives, protect the economy, and enhance resilience nationwide.