The Public Works Podcast: EHCRP California Representatives

Episode Title: "Extreme Heat & Community Resilience - California’s Bold Approach"Episode Summary:In this episode, host Shane Silsby is joined by Dr. Braden Kay and Kelly Meza Prado from California’s Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. Together, they discuss the urgent challenge of extreme heat, the state’s innovative grant programs, and how public works professionals can lead the way in building resilient and healthy communities. Learn about the science behind extreme heat, public health impacts, funding opportunities, and the values driving California’s approach to climate resilience. Whether you’re in public works, planning, or community leadership, this episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and grant details.Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: The Challenge of Extreme Heat01:22 – California’s Statewide Approach & Guest Introductions03:11 – Kelly’s Global-to-Local Journey in Climate & Public Health06:19 – Braden’s Path: From DC to Arizona to California10:54 – Why Extreme Heat is a Top Priority for California13:41 – Public Health Risks & Economic Impacts16:41 – The Extreme Heat Community Resilience Program: Goals & Funding21:04 – Infrastructure, Value Engineering, and the Role of Public Works25:36 – Partnerships: Public Health Meets Public Works28:30 – Lessons from Early Grant Projects & Community Engagement32:24 – Funding Round 2: What Agencies Need to Know36:50 – Program Values: Harm Reduction, Partnerships, Transformation, Belonging41:34 – How to Get Involved: Partnership Meetings & Resources43:34 – National Implications: What Other States Can Learn48:51 – Funding Sources & The Future of Heat Resilience53:57 – Final Thoughts & Call to ActionResources:• Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program website: https://lci.ca.gov/climate/icarp/gran... • EHCRP Newsletter for ongoing updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... • Strategic Growth Council Grants: https://sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs/ If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with your colleagues. Stay tuned for more conversations on building resilient communities!#ExtremeHeat #ClimateResilience #PublicWorks #California #Infrastructure #TPWP