Jessel: Vulnerable residents respond better to trusted neighbors than government outreach
Sonal Jessel · Why heat waves become deadly · Sep 7, 2022 · at 16:09
Sonal Jessel of WE ACT for Environmental Justice explains why community-led initiatives like NYC's 'Be a Buddy' program are more effective during extreme weather than municipal outreach.
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“Most people are more likely to respond more positively and answer the phone for people that they know and know are checking on them, so And people that they trust specifically.”
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