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FLORIDA
BRACE
What we do
Since 2010, the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Program in the state of Florida has been working to improve the ability of the public health sector to respond to health effects related to climate variability and change. This can be done by incorporating the best available climate science into routine public health practice.
In order to achieve this goal, the Florida BRACE Program analyzes the current and projected future impacts of climate on health. The program has developed a Florida Vulnerability Assessment that contains recommendations for adapting to climate variability that can help communities plan for these events and help to lessen the impacts from climate-sensitive health outcomes now and in the future.
The program is working to increase public awareness of climate-sensitive health outcomes and to promote healthy actions to reduce risk. Hazards the Florida BRACE Program has addressed include hurricanes and other storms, sea level rise, flooding, drought, extreme heat, and wildland fires. Information about the program's current hazard priorities is available on our Focus Areas page. The Florida BRACE Program has also developed a series of climate and health profiles that identify and describe key risk factors and health impacts anticipated in Florida.
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Our Aim
Pioneering public health's response to climate change and variability through science, awareness, and inclusive action for a healthier, resilient Florida.
Vision
Our vision is a resilient Florida able to prepare, respond, and adapt to the public health risks of climate and weather disasters.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the ability of the public health sector to respond to the health effects of climate variability by incorporating the best available science into routine public health practice.
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