Study on extreme heat and cold

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study to measure the impact of extreme heat and recommend guidance on mitigating and responding to extreme heat and cold. (b) Consultation In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with relevant stakeholders and the heads of other Federal agencies. (c) Content In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) examine and consider solutions to address the impact of extreme heat and cold on— (A) disadvantaged communities; (B) buildings, roads, utilities, power generation, air conditioning units, and other relevant infrastructure; (C) short- and long-term health outcomes; and (D) pets and livestock; (2) evaluate the geographical and regional differences in the occurrence and impact of extreme heat and cold; (3) evaluate the effectiveness of emergency alerts and the language used in such alerts to improve public safety during extreme heat and cold events; (4) examine metrics for defining and communicating the severity of an extreme heat and cold event; (5) examine the compounding effects and consequential risk of extreme heat and cold and wildfire smoke; (6) recommend best practices for community education and safety during extreme heat and cold events; (7) examine the impact extreme heat and cold to the health and safety of the Federal Emergency Management Agency workforce when responding to disasters; (8) develop guidance for first responder training protocol for extreme heat and cold emergencies; and (9) recommend guidance for incorporating extreme heat and cold into local and State government emergency management preparedness plans. (d) Report to Congress Not less than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report containing— (1) the results of study required under subsection (a); and (2) any additional recommendations for developing a framework for mitigating and responding to extreme heat and cold emergencies.