Options Database

Option	Focus of Action
Establish cross-sector partnerships and coordinating bodies that align training supply with employer demand.	Workforce, Staffing, Training, Workforce
Establish dedicated funding for forest health and ecosystem restoration.	Governance and Funding, Funding
Establish an emergency response and community safety plan.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Establish emergency water supply arrangements and agreements.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Establish fuel breaks and wildfire protection infrastructure for access, water supply, and signage.	Working Lands, Vegetation, and Fuels, Prescribed Fire and Fuel Management
Establish multi-partner agreements for landscape-scale forest and fuels management.	Governance and Funding, Partnerships
Establish pre-storm maintenance and response protocols for stormwater systems.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Establish standing climate resilience task forces and working groups.	Governance and Funding, Partnerships
Establish transportation partnerships for emergency evacuation and heat relief.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Evaluate seawalls and shoreline protection structures.	Built Environment, Armoring, Harden, Retrofits, and Revetments
Evaluate stormwater system capacity, standards, and improvement needs.	Data and Information, Assessment
Expand and pre-position emergency response resources and staffing.	Emergency Management, Preparedness
Expand multi-modal transportation mobility options and networks.	Built Environment, Expand Multi-Modal Transportation
Expand renewable energy capacity and distributed energy adoption.	Built Environment, Expand Renewable Energy
Expand stormwater detention, retention, and conveyance capacity.	Built Environment, Stormwater Infrastructure
Expand tree planting and urban canopy programs.	Nature-Based and Green Solutions, Green Infrastructure
Expand water efficiency programs, rebates, and equipment upgrades.	Water Utilities, Reduce Water Demand
Expand water storage and stormwater capture capacity.	Built Environment, Stormwater Infrastructure, Water Utilities, Drinking Water (Infrastructure)
Facilitate managed retreat from the highest-risk areas.	Retreat and Relocate, Retreat
Floodproof, harden, or relocate water and wastewater infrastructure.	Water Utilities, Drinking Water (Infrastructure)

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