Helping Hands Blog

When we think about climate impacts in the Monterey Bay area, we often focus on winter storms or coastal flooding. However, our region is also seeing a steady rise in extreme heat events. In inland valleys and urban areas across Salinas and Watsonville, higher temperatures pose a direct risk to outdoor workers, older adults, and families living in homes without air conditioning. Staying safe during a heat wave is a shared responsibility. The Listos California extreme heat gui