Option
Develop emergency communication plans and systems
Develop emergency communication plans and systems
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create emergency communication plans and tools to quickly and effectively save water during a shortage. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterPeople | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 197 (pdf p. 209)) |
| Plan for effective internal communications across departments during floods. | Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Critical FacilitiesMultiple or All Assets | Southeast | Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 113) |
| Create a map of detours and alternate bus routes that factors in areas with recurrent flooding. Create a communications plan for altered or reduced service. | Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Transportation and Mobility | Southeast | Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 114) |
| Include rail lines and airports in the communication strategy when flood waters are rising rapidly. | Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Transportation and Mobility | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 196 (pdf p. 208)) |
| Create a backup communications plan and a road access plan for residents who rely on public transportation to access medical care (e.g., dialysis patients, the aging community, persons with disabilities) | High WindsSevere Winter WeatherWildfireFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Transportation and Mobility | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 204 (pdf p. 216)) |
| Ensure emergency communications during high winds include alerts that people evacuate from taller buildings. | High Winds | Critical FacilitiesPeople | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
| In case of power outages, ensure emergency personnel have access to and protocols for CB and ham radio usage. Ham radios require an informal network of operators. These communications can help emergency | High WindsSevere Winter WeatherWildfireExtreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Critical FacilitiesPeople | Southwest | Boulder County Climate Change Preparedness Plan |
| Have wireless backup options for key communications with the public. | Multiple or All Hazards | People | Southeast | Miami Forever Climate Ready Strategy |
| Ensure that there is existing and strong communications between state, federal and local fire staff. | Wildfire | Critical Facilities | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
