Case Study

Successes of CDC’s Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative

CDC’s Climate and Health Program helps states, cities, territories, and tribes protect human health from a changing climate. CDC provides data, tools, and technical guidance to help U.S. health agencies reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to the health effects of climate change.

Year
2023

Details

Hazards
Extreme Heat
Multiple or All Hazards
Water Quality
Assets
Critical Facilities
Multiple or All Assets
People
Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
Sources
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention

Follow the link below to access the success stories as published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Successes of CDC’s Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative »

Organizations

Centers of Disease Control and Prevention

Relevant Options

Launch or expand a neighborhood cooling center program to areas that are most vulnerable. Establish nighttime cooling centers through partnerships with faith-based organizations. Implement green infrastructure strategies on properties owned by the local government. Green infrastructure helps manage stormwater on site and it offers cooling benefits during hot weather. Enable systems and techniques that reduce energy and conserve resources (e.g., graywater systems, green roofs, use of green energy technology)

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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