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    Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region

    The strategies contained in this plan are specifically tailored for action at the municipal scale. Municipal governments are uniquely positioned to lead, enact policies, and encourage others to take action. The Caucus will work with its membership to immediately undertake common sense strategies so that, collectively, we may address the depth and complexity of the climate crisis.

    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Air Quality
    Drought
    Extreme Heat
    Flooding – General
    High Winds
    Severe Winter Weather
    Assets
    Critical Facilities
    Cultural and Community Services
    Economy
    Energy and Utilities
    People
    Property
    Transportation and Mobility
    Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
    Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
    Water Infrastructure – Wastewater
    Sources
    Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
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    Options Used

    Educate the community about how to respond to air pollution action days, or when the air has unhealthy levels of fine particulates, carbon monoxide or ozone. Assess local air quality; where needed, pursue strategies to protect vulnerable populations from pollution. Assure affordable access to safe drinking water for all.

    Relevant Options

    Promote wider communication on air quality alerts. Promote wider communication on Air Quality alerts.

    Steps to Resilience

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

    Plans

    Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region

    Organizations

    Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
    U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
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