On July 16, take action by participating in a community heat-mapping study! Be a street scientist and help discover which areas of your city are hotter and cooler during extreme heat.
Volunteers are needed to drive around Toledo and collect weather data. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Registration and training are required.
How It Works
Register Online
Participants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and car insurance. It is preferred that you bring a friend or family member to form teams of two. We will arrange teams as well, for those who are comfortable paring with another volunteer.
Complete Training
Please watch the CAPA Heat Watch Volunteer Training Video in preparation for the campaign. After watching the training video, please complete the knowledge check to ensure that you are ready for the campaign day! In order to participate, you must complete the training, knowledge check, and volunteer waiver.
Confirm Mapping Hours
Please confirm the times that you are available during the designated mapping times, 6 to 7 a.m., 3 to 4 pm., and 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday July 16th using the linked form.
Campaign Day!
On July 16, you and your partner will arrive at the mapping headquarters, 348 S Erie St. There will be a tent set up in the parking lot with coffee and refreshments available throughout the duration of the event. The campaign organizers will provide resources and education regarding the campaign.
Results
Over your one hour shift, you and your partner will collect thousands of temperature and humidity measurements. Your contribution will reveal the distribution of heat across your region, helping your city to plan for the future and provide much needed relief.
About the Campaign
Extreme heat kills more Americans than any other weather event and has the greatest impact on our nation's most vulnerable communities. The City of Toledo has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to participate in this year’s Urban Heat Mapping campaign.
As climate change worsens heat waves, this critical information will help bring local and equitable solutions for those facing the greatest threats. The NOAA and volunteer community scientists in Toledo will assist with collecting the data to evaluate the impact that heat has on our most vulnerable communities. The information will be used to develop strategies to provide equitable ways to deal with the heat both in the short-term and into the future and to those areas to build a Climate Ready Nation. The City of Toledo will be working in conjunction with other communities locally and nationwide on this initiative and will need the assistance of community members to make this campaign a success.