Assessing the use and understanding of the Portuguese Heat–Health Warning System (ÍCARO)

Leite, Andreia; Santos, Ana João; Pereira Silva, Susana; Nunes, Baltazar; Mexia, Ricardo; Rodrigues, Ana Paula

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Authors

Leite, Andreia

Santos, Ana João

Pereira Silva, Susana

Nunes, Baltazar

Mexia, Ricardo

Rodrigues, Ana Paula

Abstract(s)

Heatwaves can lead to increased mortality. Portugal has a Heat–Health Warning System (HHWS) in place (ÍCARO system). Researchers at the Instituto Ricardo Jorge send a daily report with heat-related mortality forecasts to key stakeholders (e.g. Heat–Health Action Plans (HHAP)). HHAP practitioners issue warnings and implement measures to prevent heatwaves-related mortality. ICARO is amongst the recommended data sources to assess risk and issue warnings but its use and understanding is unknown. Therefore, we aimed to assess ÍCARO’s use and understanding by key HHAP practitioners.