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    Kansas City, MO Regional Climate Action Plan

    This plan creates a voluntary framework to guide and align local action in ways that make a difference for the entire Kansas City region. Readers will find a comprehensive set of strategies in this plan that can be tailored to meet local community needs and priorities.

    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Air Quality
    Extreme Heat
    Flooding – General
    High Winds
    Water Quality
    Assets
    Economy
    Multiple or All Assets
    Transportation and Mobility
    Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
    Sources
    Mid-America Regional Council Climate Action KC
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    Options Used

    Expand public, private and nonprofit partnerships to facilitate tree planting and nature-based solutions. Use a cooperative procurement process to purchase trees in bulk, in partnership with nearby governments or other local organizations. Integrate climate change planning and solutions into emergency planning and preparedness, with a focus on heat and flooding.

    Relevant Options

    Expand employer and worker training in industries with outdoor work, including assurance for adequate water, shade and rest breaks, and protection from Encourage employers to change workplace environments to reduce wildfire smoke and heat exposure. For example, adapt work hours, follow OSHA guidance and provide pop-up clean air shelters and appropriate Facilitate compliance with federal air quality standards by businesses.

    Steps to Resilience

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

    Plans

    Kansas City, MO Regional Climate Action Plan

    Organizations

    Mid-America Regional Council
    Climate Action KC
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