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Indiana is expected to face more severe storms, flooding, extreme heat, and tick-borne diseases in the future. But a new report said the state hasn’t done enough to prepare.
The report said states like Indiana need to put more funding toward public health, coordinate with federal and local governments, dedicate staff to preparing and responding to climate impacts specifically, and incorporate equity into their preparedness plans.
Matt McKillop is a senior researcher at Trust for America's Health and co-authored the report. He said states also need to work with communities to make sure those plans meet everyone’s needs.