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Plan

Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

This project identifies populations and assets (e.g., economic, cultural, historical, critical facilities and ecosystem services) that are vulnerable to various physical threats such as sea level rise, extreme precipitation, extreme heat, etc. The assessment highlights the most critical areas and assets at risk from these various physical threats, the consequences associated with each and potential adaptation measures that could be implemented.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards
Extreme Heat
Flooding – Coastal
Flooding – General
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Assets
Critical Facilities
Economy
People
Property
Transportation and Mobility
Sources
City of Charleston
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Options Used

Take advantage of FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS), a program that gives cities and towns the opportunity to earn credits for each step they take to reduce their exposure to flooding. Reduce flood Work with partners (federal, state and local) annually to reevaluate science for appropriate SLR planning levels. Update building design standards in the floodplain ordinance to support construction and retrofits that are more resilient to sea level rise.

Relevant Options

Purchase backup generators for the water infrastructure system to provide a sustained minimal level of water services in the event of a catastrophic power loss. Increase adoption of distributed energy resources such as solar and wind by lowering financial and regulatory barriers to permitting and development. When installed with battery backup or emergency power Assess governmental assets' exposure to erosion, extreme heat, flooding, high winds, landslides, severe winter weather and wildfire. Determine if those assets house critical functions. If they do, determine

Steps to Resilience

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

Additional Resources

City of Charleston Vulnerability Assessment Presentation

Plans

Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

Organizations

City of Charleston
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