The Wisconsin BRACE program seeks to develop climate adaptation strategies based on best practices and scientific knowledge to address health risks related to potential severe weather and climate-driven events. The Climate and Health Program will explore the ability to predict the public health burden for the following climate-related risk factors: extreme heat, changing precipitation patterns and flooding, drought, impacts on ground water aquifers and surface waters, vector-borne diseases, and winter weather events.
The Wisconsin Climate and Health Profile Report (PDF, 1.4 MB) summarizes the Wisconsin Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) CDC grant project, Wisconsin’s climate and associated health impacts, and identifies which populations in Wisconsin are most vulnerable to extreme weather events and climate impacts.
The Latest Resources from BRACE!
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Heat Infographic: "Keeping Your Cool, When Temperatures Rise" (PDF, 138 KB)
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Lyme Disease Trends in Wisconsin (PDF, 954 KB)
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Wisconsin Vectorborne Disease Toolkit (PDF, 4.4 MB)
BRACE Information
BRACE Vision Statement:
To utilize scientifically-based evidence to prepare for and adapt to climate and extreme weather events in order to reduce or prevent negative health outcomes.
BRACE Mission Statement:
The Wisconsin BRACE Program will engage in collaborative efforts to strategically plan for, respond to, and adapt to climate-related impacts and extreme weather events to protect the health and well-being of Wisconsin's citizens and visitors.
BRACE Values Statement:
To reduce or prevent health impacts from climate-related and extreme weather events, the Wisconsin BRACE Program incorporates the following strategies: use of a science-based and focused approach, leveraging existing programs and infrastructures, developing capacity of our partners and their communities, and building effective and supportive collaborations.
