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Construct and operate flood barriers, levees, and diversions

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Construct and operate flood barriers, levees, and diversions

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Establish a fund to maintain or rehabilitate existing flood protection infrastructure such as flood walls, levees and diversions. Flooding – CoastalFlooding – General Multiple or All AssetsWater Infrastructure – Stormwater National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 16)
Use flood walls, levees, floodways or diversions to control and direct floodwaters. Adopt holistic strategies that minimize upstream and downstream impacts. Flooding – General Aquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 16)
Build levees or earthen dikes around flood-threatened critical public facilities. Flooding – General Critical Facilities National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 16)
Create resilient flood control systems. Flooding – General Multiple or All Assets Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Collaborate with federal and state partners on flood protection projects. Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Multiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 182)
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Collect and track data on climate impacts and community indicators

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Collect and track data on climate impacts and community indicators

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Publicly report annually on progress in reducing pollution levels relative to targets and achieving the commitments in the Clean Air Cities Declaration. Air Pollution People Southwest Phoenix, AZ Climate Action Plan (p. 127)
Collect, measure and analyze the impacts of extreme weather and coastal flood events. Include information from community members. Flooding – General Multiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 186)
Develop and track indicators of climate change impacts and successes of adaptation actions. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Develop community wide indicators to inform and measure inclusive investments and policy-making. Multiple or All Hazards People Southwest Los Angeles, CA Resilience Strategy (p. 92 (pdf p. 48))
Begin to track some of the basic health statistics of Lawrence County via County Health Rankings. {Goal: Increase the Overall Health of Spearfish Community} Vector-Borne Disease People Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan
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Advocate for state and regional coordination and investment in resilience

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Advocate for state and regional coordination and investment in resilience

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Guide all levels of government to address climate change impacts in relevant policies, programs and legislation. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Reach out to your state representatives to seek support for priority projects in advance of the budget cycle. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 189)
Work with local officials in advance of the budget cycle to advocate for funding for priority projects and staff capacity that focuses exclusively (or Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and MobilityMultiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 189)
Advocate for statewide oversight and coordination of regional adaptation initiatives. This coordination should include all aspects of disaster preparedness and recovery across state agencies, specifically Multiple or All HazardsFlooding – General Multiple or All AssetsPeople Southeast State of Louisiana Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 103)
Urge federal, state, regional and local partners to prioritize climate change considerations in the planning, construction and operation of the regional water management and flood control system. Water PollutionDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
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Adopt urban forest management policies and maintenance standards

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Adopt urban forest management policies and maintenance standards

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Establish policies and management plans to develop urban forests and incentivize the use of best practices for long-term maintenance and preservation of urban trees. Air PollutionExtreme HeatFlooding – General Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Support early maintenance and care of trees by building relationships and trust with community members. Air PollutionExtreme HeatFlooding – General Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Midwest St Paul, MN Climate Action & Resilience Plan
Increase the tree canopy by implementing urban forestry programs and changing ordinances to require less cutting and more vegetation. Air PollutionExtreme HeatFlooding – General Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 180 (pdf p. 192))
Create an urban forestry program or position to maintain and improve tree canopy. Extreme Heat Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
Improve the maintenance of urban trees. For example, extend the watering season, ensure tree trimming takes place regularly and replace trees as needed. Multiple or All HazardsDrought Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Northwest City of Seattle, WA: Preparing for a Changing Climate (p. 22 (pdf p. 34–35))
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Account for climate projections in water and water infrastructure planning

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Account for climate projections in water and water infrastructure planning

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Work with partners (federal, state and local) annually to reevaluate science for appropriate SLR planning levels. Flooding – Coastal Multiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 180)
Take sea level rise and intense hurricanes into account when planning for future flood heights. Flooding – Coastal Multiple or All Assets National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 11)
Account for projected changes in precipitation and sea level rise in water and water infrastructure planning. Flooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southwest Climate Resilient San Diego (p. 57 (pdf p. 63))
Ensure consistency in water resource scenarios used for planning. Water PollutionDrought Water Infrastructure – GeneralAquatic and Marine Resources Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Coordinate among city, town and county government public works agencies, water utilities and other operators of water infrastructure to develop and maintain local and regional inventories of existing Water PollutionDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
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Protect pollinators and beneficial species through habitat and pest management

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Protect pollinators and beneficial species through habitat and pest management

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To help farmers manage seasonal changes, provide resources to homeowners about how and why to plant pollinator gardens. Changing Seasons Agriculture and Food Supply Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 178 (pdf p. 190))
To help farmers manage seasonal changes, support pollinators by ensuring that local ordinances allow beehives. Changing Seasons Agriculture and Food Supply Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
Provide sufficient habitat for native pollinators and beneficial species in and adjacent to agricultural areas. Multiple or All HazardsShifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Agriculture and Food SupplyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Include proper care and maintenance of habitats for native pollinators and beneficial species into a community-wide integrated pest management strategy. Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Urban Landscape and Tree CanopyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Support wildlife that provides ecosystem services that enhance agriculture production. Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Agriculture and Food SupplyWater Infrastructure – WastewaterNatural Areas and Wildlife Southern Great Plains City of San Antonio, TX: A Path for Climate Action & Adaptation (p. 48)
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Maintain and clear stormwater drainage systems

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Maintain and clear stormwater drainage systems

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Identify funding for and routinely clean and repair stormwater drains. Flooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Stormwater National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 15)
Implement new maintenance initiatives to improve performance of existing stormwater systems. Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Water Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 183)
Coordinate stormwater asset management with surrounding jurisdictions to improve drainage maintenance. Flooding – General Water Infrastructure – Stormwater Southern Great Plains Resilient Houston (p. 126 (pdf p. 128))
Ask residents to help keep storm drains clear of debris. Flooding – General Water Infrastructure – Stormwater National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 17)
Proactive maintanence of stormwater infrastructure. Flooding – Rainfall-induced Water Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 209 (pdf p. 221))
Identify and remedy poor drainage areas to reduce disease risk from stagnant water. Vector-Borne Disease PeopleWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
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Integrate shade, cooling features, and heat-reducing design into public spaces and capital projects

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Integrate shade, cooling features, and heat-reducing design into public spaces and capital projects

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Construct splash pads and cooling fountains for residents in vulnerable areas to help them manage extreme heat. Extreme Heat Natural Areas and Wildlife Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
Collaborate with public works departments and regional transit providers to increase shading and heat-mitigating materials on pedestrian walkways and transit stops. Extreme Heat Transportation and MobilityPeople Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Install refillable water stations at parks, trailheads, community centers and outdoor sport facilities to encourage proper hydration and protection against heat-related illnesses. Extreme Heat People Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Evaluate opportunities to increase shade trees and structures, reduce heat-absorbing surfaces and add “spray” water features and water fountains as part of all capital upgrades. Extreme Heat Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Northeast Climate Ready Boston - Resilience Initiatives (p. 128 (pdf p. 28))
With a focus on areas with residents most vulnerable to extreme heat, launch a program to install neighborhood-level cooling strategies that help residents prepare for higher temperatures. Examples include Extreme Heat Urban Landscape and Tree CanopyCritical Facilities Southwest Los Angeles, CA Resilience Strategy (p. 70 (pdf p. 37))
Prioritize urban heat island mitigation strategies in transportation corridors to reduce the impacts of extreme heat on roads (e.g., trees, green roofs for buildings in transportation corridors, painting Extreme Heat Transportation and MobilityUrban Landscape and Tree Canopy Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 199 (pdf p. 211))
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Integrate climate vulnerability findings into emergency management and safety plans

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Integrate climate vulnerability findings into emergency management and safety plans

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Integrate climate change planning and solutions into emergency planning and preparedness, with a focus on heat and flooding. Extreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Multiple or All AssetsPeople Midwest Kansas City, MO Regional Climate Action Plan (p. 140 (pdf p. 71))
Revise (integrate) emergency management plans, programs, and activities to account for changing hazard profiles and their consequences Multiple or All Hazards Critical Facilities Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Integrate findings from climate vulnerability study into all phases of emergency planning. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Integrate climate change adaptation considerations into Multiple Assets - All Assets plan Safety Elements, Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, emergency operations plans, and other public safety documents Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Include vulnerability analyses in emergency management planning activities. Integrate climate vulnerability analysis data, as well as climate adaptation planning and funding, into existing emergency planning Multiple or All HazardsFlooding – General Critical FacilitiesMultiple or All Assets Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Work with emergency managers across jurisdictions to understand and address information from a climate vulnerability assessment. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
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