Beyond The Forecast: LA County launches heat illness tracking dashboard
Los Angeles County has launched a new dashboard aimed at helping residents and public health officials track the effects of extreme heat.
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Beyond The Forecast: LA County launches heat illness tracking dashboard
Los Angeles County has launched a new dashboard aimed at helping residents and public health officials track the effects of extreme heat.
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