Option
Implement water quality improvement projects and programs
Implement water quality improvement projects and programs
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work with villages and property owners to relocate septic systems and public and private drinking water wells that are at risk due to floods. | Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralProperty | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 153 (pdf p. 161)) |
| Expand participation in collaborative projects focused on protecting and improving imported source water quality. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – General | Northwest | Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 65) |
| Reduce non-point source pollution at local government facilities by ensuring the staff and operations are meeting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterAquatic and Marine ResourcesProperty | Southwest | Clark County, Nevada, Community Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (p. 20 (pdf p. 64)) |
| Protect surface and groundwater from contamination. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Stormwater | Midwest | Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (p. 89) |
| Collaborate with partner agencies on water quality improvement efforts, including capital projects and programming. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Midwest | St Paul, MN Climate Action & Resilience Plan |
| Increase efforts and funding towards pollution prevention programs at wastewater facilities. The programs ensure that facilities adhere to available treatment capacity. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Wastewater | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 150 (pdf p. 158)) |
| Work with partners, neighboring communities and state and local agencies (e.g., public works, highway departments, developers) on reducing water pollution. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – GeneralMultiple or All Assets | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a program that addresses fire mitigation through access, signage, fire hydrants, water availability, vegetation management, and special building construction standards. | Wildfire | Multiple or All Assets | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 20) |
| In case of a wildfire, encourage the installation of water hydration systems (e.g., sprinklers), dedicated power sources and dedicated cisterns if no water source (e.g., lake, river, swimming pool) is | Wildfire | Property | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 20) |
| Routinely inspect the functionality of fire hydrants. | Wildfire | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 21) |
| Require and maintain safe access for fire apparatus in areas near wildfire-prone neighborhoods and properties. | Wildfire | Critical FacilitiesProperty | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 21) |
| Plant fire-resistant vegetation and create fire breaks by managing brush and other fire fuel. | Wildfire | Agriculture and Food SupplyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 21) |
| Establish and maintain fire breaks, forest tracks, water supply points and other blue Infrastructure networks in natural areas. | Wildfire | Agriculture and Food SupplyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and WildlifeProperty | Southern Great Plains | City of San Antonio, TX: A Path for Climate Action & Adaptation (p. 46) |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incentivize measures for flood mitigation in construction areas in the floodplain. One example is offering a structure elevation grant. | Flooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Property | Southeast | Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 179) |
| Develop incentives or regulations for property owners to improve the resilience of buildings in areas facing increased risk of flooding. | Flooding – General | Multiple or All Assets | Midwest | Denver, CO Climate Action Plan |
| Develop a retrofit program to provide incentives for property owners to reduce their own risk. Low_interest capital and a potential reduction in insurance premiums are example incentives. Resilience improvements | Flooding – General | Multiple or All AssetsProperty | Southeast | |
| Assist lower- and moderate-income homeowners with retrofitting projects by developing funding programs or facilitating access to funding resources. | Flooding – Rainfall-induced | People | Midwest | Cleveland Climate Action Plan |
| Develop programs directed toward homeowners that would provide funding or assistance to reduce possible impact from hazards. | Multiple or All HazardsWildfire | Property | Northwest | Puget Sound Regional Council Climate Change and Resilience Guidance |
| Increase the resiliency of existing residential and commercial development through financing opportunities for structural strengthening, fire safe landscaping, and energy efficiency upgrades. | Wildfire | Property | Southwest | Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and promote a wildfire smoke exposure checklist. Educate providers who are unaware. | Air QualityWildfire | People | Northwest | Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57)) |
| Encourage healthcare providers to work with sensitive subgroups to reduce controllable exposures (smoking, radon) and have a plan in place before wildfire smoke arrives. | Air QualityWildfire | People | Northwest | Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 41 (pdf p. 57)) |
| Work with local medical providers and hospitals to ensure that medical facilities are prepared to meet any increased demand because of hazardous events. | High WindsLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsSevere Winter WeatherWildfireExtreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | People | Southwest | Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment |
| To help manage health impacts from climate change, encourage local providers to increase the number of healthcare professionals. | Multiple or All HazardsVector-Borne Disease | People | Northern Great Plains | Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan |
| Provide education and training for smaller health clinics on infectious diseases and the link of increased disease incidence to climate threats. | Vector-Borne Disease | Critical FacilitiesPeople | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 195 (pdf p. 207)) |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work with the water utility to keep and update data on source-specific water supplies. Establish and implement sector-appropriate outreach mechanisms when water levels get low. | Changing SeasonsDrought | Agriculture and Food SupplyWater Infrastructure – Drinking Water | InternationalNorthwest | Okanagan, British Columbia: Regional Adaptation Strategy |
| Distribute educational materials on water conservation measures and the importance of conserving water use. For example, encourage property owners to fix leaks. Increasing water use efficiency can prevent | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | Southeast | Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 118) |
| Educate the public on water conservation strategies, including decreased lawn watering and drought-friendly landscaping. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Northern Great Plains | Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan |
| Educate the community about the importance of conserving water. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – General | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment |
| Communicate strategies for water conservation to the public during Droughts. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – General | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment |
| Include water efficient strategies (i.e. efficient landscapes, sprinkler systems, xeriscape, cooling tower systems) in public awareness campaigns. | Drought | Property | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 205 (pdf p. 217)) |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide financial or process incentives for compact development near transit, especially those that prioritize affordable housing. | Air Quality | Transportation and Mobility | Northwest | Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 33) |
| Encourage development in urban areas where public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. All development investment should be located outside of current and future flood | Flooding – General | Critical FacilitiesProperty | Northwest | Washington Coast Resilience Action Demonstration Project |
| Facilitate affordable housing options outside high-risk areas for all residents. | High WindsLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsWildfireFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Property | Southwest | Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment |
| Modify local land use plans and ordinances to support compact development patterns in areas of lesser risk. | Multiple or All Hazards | Property | Southeast | Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel |
| Use more compact development and other techniques to increase housing affordability, which boosts household and community resilience. | Multiple or All Hazards | Property | Southeast | Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel |
| Use more compact development and other techniques to increase walkability and accessibility, which increases transportation options during climate hazards, decreases transportation cost burden and supports | Multiple or All Hazards | Transportation and Mobility | Southeast | Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel |
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work with local water utilities, suppliers and regional partners to identify critical water needs and develop water supply plans that consider alternate sources, consider the use of regional water supplies, | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 23) |
| Utilize regional water supply planning for long-term demands. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – General | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 179 (pdf p. 191)) |
| Explore source water supply alternatives to be prepared in case of failure of the existing system. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
| Collaborate to sustainably manage the regional water supply. | Water QualityDrought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | Midwest | Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (p. 88) |
| Create or update a community water plan to accommodate variability in well water quality. | Water QualityDrought | Aquatic and Marine Resources | Climate Change in Port Heiden, AK (p. 41) | |
| Understand source water vulnerabilities. Invest in planning efforts to assist communities, especially those that are vulnerable for their long-term water supply needs. | Water QualityDrought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 150 (pdf p. 158)) |
