Spokane Beat the Heat is an initiative designed to help our community navigate the impacts of extreme summer heat. Through local and national collaborations, the initiative has produced high-resolution maps of Spokane’s urban heat distribution, conducted a community-wide survey on perceptions and experiences of extreme heat, and plans to continue meaningfully cultivate local resilience.
Extreme Heat in Spokane
During the 2021 Heat Wave that struck the Pacific Northwest, 100 people across Washington State and 19 community members in Spokane County had heat-related deaths. This event sparked the Beat the Heat Initiative. We welcome you to explore data we have collected on extreme heat, share your experiences, and learn how you can protect yourself, family, friends, and your neighbors against the impacts of extreme heat.
Learn More
- Story Map on Extreme Heat in Spokane: Explore research findings on extreme heat and what our community can do to be more prepared for future heat waves.
- Spokane Beat the Heat Project Brief (video)
- Spokane Urban Heat Island Maps
- Community Impacts
- 2021 Heat Dome
- Heat Related Emergency Services Calls: Observe current statistics for heat related emergency services calls in Spokane.
