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Climate change and heat-illness preparedness for children
Albany County
Summary
The county is using a small $3,000 state grant to teach summer camp staff how to spot and prevent heat-related illness in kids, and to hand out 150 cooling kits to families. It's a modest program, but it targets a growing warm-weather health risk.
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
It's a $3,000 grant — new money, not taken from any existing program.
✅Who benefits
Children at summer camps, camp staff, and families who receive cooling kits.
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