We are developing a heat preparedness plan that focuses on addressing local vulnerabilities to build community resilience in Jackson. It includes heat alert activation and deactivation protocols, specify steps to activate/deactivate the plan based on well-defined criteria, identify designated decision makers, and select suitable facilities as primary and secondary cooling centers. These centers include public, air-conditioned buildings (such as libraries, community centers, and swimming pools), as well as private air-conditioned facilities owned by churches and organizations willing to partner with us. Cooling centers will provide drinking water, handicap accessibility, allow service animals, and a designated few even will allow pets. The cooling centers will serve their purpose only if individuals at risk can reach them. Currently, we are working with our partner Revitalize Mississippi and communities of Jayne Avenue Neighborhood in West Jackson. We meet monthly with community members at the Jayne Avenue Community Center. For more information, please contact us at 2Cmississippi@gmail.com.