Options Database

Option	Focus of Action
Direct compact development toward lower-risk areas.	Land Use and Development, Land Use Practice
Diversify and secure fuel supplies for fleets, generators, and emergencies.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Diversify local economies in response to changing natural resources.	Economy, Economic Development
Document cultural and historic resources in hazard-prone areas.	Data and Information, Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Educate citizens and forest visitors on climate-adapted forest management.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Educate the public on climate risks to ecosystems and biodiversity.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Educate the public on climate-related health risks and protective actions.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Educate the public on vegetation and fuel management around properties.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Educate the public on watershed stewardship and water quality protection.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Educate water users on water conservation and drought preparedness.	Educate, Engage, and Communicate, Education and Outreach
Electrify vehicles, equipment, and building heating systems.	Built Environment, Electrify Vehicles and Equipment
Elevate and floodproof existing buildings and equipment.	Built Environment, Adaptive Capacity of Buildings
Enable and expand graywater and reclaimed water reuse.	Water Utilities, Reuse and Recycle Water
Encourage businesses to adopt extreme-weather operating procedures.	Economy, Economic Development
Engage and support populations exposed to climate-related hazards.	Data and Information, Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Engage in flood insurance programs and advocate for affordability.	Governance and Funding, Financing & Incentives
Engage healthcare providers in climate-health preparedness.	Community Health and Capacity, Public Health
Engage youth and young adults directly in green jobs through paid work, mentorship, and career-exposure programs.	Workforce, Staffing, Training, Workforce
Establish and pursue funding mechanisms for resilience projects.	Governance and Funding, Funding
Establish backup power and continuity capabilities at critical facilities.	Built Environment, Install Backup Power and Redundant Systems

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