Steps in the Development of the Rome System
Determine historical relationships between heat-related mortality and weather using the most efficient climatic modeling possible.
Develop a means to identify the most significant weather conditions which lead to increases in heat-related mortality.
Develop a means to forecast weather conditions which lead to increases in heat-related mortality over the next 48-hour period using 6-hourly forecasts.
Develop a set of intervention plans so the city may mitigate the health damage when the system indicates that an advisory should be issued.
Once the system is operating, develop a method to check the effectiveness of the system in actually saving lives.