SUPREME System for Monitoring Heat Waves
Author Information
Author(s): Steve Toutant, Pierre Gosselin, Diane Bélanger, Ray Bustinza, Sonia Rivest
Primary Institution: Institut national de santé publique du Québec
Hypothesis
Can an integrated web application improve public health responses to extreme meteorological events?
Conclusion
The SUPREME system effectively supported decision-making during the July 2010 heat wave in Quebec.
Supporting Evidence
- The SUPREME system was used during the July 2010 heat wave in Quebec.
- It provided real-time data to health officials to manage the heat wave's impact.
- The system was developed in response to the Government of Quebec's Action Plan on Climate Change.
Takeaway
The SUPREME system helps health officials track and respond to heat waves to keep people safe.
Methodology
The system was developed through a needs analysis and includes data acquisition, risk analysis, cartographic application, and information dissemination.
Limitations
The system is currently limited to health-related data and is only accessible through a secure health network.
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