A new level
has been added
to the heat risk system
– Magenta.
It warns of
“Very High Risk
for the entire population,
due to long duration heat
with little or no relief overnight.”
When a new level is added
to anything,
warning systems,
rating systems,
response systems,
it tells the world
the situation has changed.
The situation has changed so drastically
the notification system had to change.
And if that notification system
had to change,
other systems usually have to change
also.
I go through my business systems
and evaluate if the new level
i.e. the significant change
impacts them.
In this case,
for example,
our businesses will need policies
for when the heat is so high
it is dangerous for anyone
to be outside.
Do employees go to the office?
Do we deliver products
to our customers?
What happens if someone
has a heat-related health emergency
on our premises?
Etc.
New levels indicate
a new situation.
Do your business systems and policies
cover this new situation?