Climate change impacts public health
The San Francisco Climate and Health Program works to understand and address the impacts of climate change through policy and planning, research and analysis, and outreach and engagement. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a healthier future for all San Franciscans and our planet.
Learn about climate change and health in San Francisco
Learn how climate change impacts San Francisco
- Extreme Heat (introduction, climate projections and health impacts)
- Wildfire Smoke (introduction, climate projections, and health impacts)
- Flooding and Extreme Storms (coming soon)
Learn about the intersection of climate change and equity
- View maps and data about the factors that make someone vulnerable to the health impacts of extreme heat and wildfire smoke and where those communities live in San Francisco.
Learn what to do during extreme heat events
Connect to climate resources
What to do during a climate emergency
Learn about local climate actions
Browse national climate resources
Climate and Health Program Library
Research and Planning Documents
Research and Planning Documents
- Heat and Air Quality Implementation Plan (2023)
- Climate and Health Adaptation Framework (2017)
- Flooding and Extreme Storm Vulnerability Assessment (2016)
- Climate and Health Profile (2015)
- Temperature and Health Report (2013)
- Stakeholder Engagement Report (2013)
- Co-Health Benefits of San Francisco's Climate Action Plan (2013)
Vulnerability Assessments
Vulnerability Assessments
Heat Vulnerability Assessment and Story Map (2019)
Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map Atlas (2016)
Flood Vulnerability Assessment Story Map (2016)
Education and Outreach Materials
Education and Outreach Materials
Extreme Heat
Heat Training Presentation (2019): English | Spanish | Chinese
Heat Vulnerability Map (2019) English | Spanish | Chinese
Older Adults and Extreme Heat Pamphlet (2019) English | Spanish | Chinese
Tips to Stay Cool In Extreme Heat (2016): English | Spanish | Chinese | Tagalog
Flooding and Extreme Storms
Flooding/Extreme Storm Training Presentation (2018)
Tips to Stay Safe During Floods (2016): English | Spanish | Chinese | Tagalog
Resource Sheets
Resource Sheets
Extreme Heat Resources for Clinicians (2019)
Flooding and Extreme Storm Resources for Clinicians (2019)
Air Quality Preparedness Resources for Clinicians (2019)
San Francisco Climate Preparedness Checklist's For Hospitals and Healthcare Centers (2019)
Mold Health Guidance Document (Resource to Aid the Identification and Remediation of Mold) (2018)
About
The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Climate and Health Program is funded with support from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Climate Resilient States and Cities Initiative and uses the CDC Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework.