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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051123 FW_ Hybrid Meetings _ Hot Weather _ Ballot Measures ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 11:00:21 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Hybrid Meetings | Hot Weather | Ballot Measures ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-05-11?e=b45c483d9e> May 11, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=53aaeb5c48&e=b45c483d9e> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=aa96ef9b14&e=b45c483d9e> Protecting Communities When the Heat Is On <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=375121da5c&e=b45c483d9e> May 10, 2023 by Leah LaCivita <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=fd4309e41e&e=b45c483d9e> How can local agencies prepare for extreme heat events, including protecting those populations most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death? 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