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    Miami Forever Climate Ready Strategy

    Summary

    Miami Forever Climate Ready takes inspiration from other climate adaptation plans developed by cities across the United States, including Boston, New York, New Orleans and Norfolk. Inspired by the Mayor’s leadership role with the Global Commission on Adaptation, it recognizes the “triple dividend” of adaptation -- avoided losses, economic benefits, and social and environmental benefits -- and strives for revolutionary changes to how we understand, plan for, and finance adaptation to climate risk.

    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Extreme Heat
    Flooding – Coastal
    Flooding – Rainfall-induced
    High Winds
    Assets
    Economy
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    Options Used

    Increase freeboard to above Base Flood Elevation for all new and substantially improved structures. Identify opportunities for installing check valves. Check valves can help prevent sea water from backing up into drainage infrastructure. This strategy can help prevent tidal inundation. Prioritize check Use overlay zones to promote watershed-based development ordinances.

    Relevant Options

    Expand employer and worker training in industries with outdoor work, including assurance for adequate water, shade and rest breaks, and protection from Encourage employers to change workplace environments to reduce wildfire smoke and heat exposure. For example, adapt work hours, follow OSHA guidance and provide pop-up clean air shelters and appropriate

    Steps to Resilience

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

    Plans

    Miami Forever Climate Ready Strategy

    Organizations

    City of Miami
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