Options Database

Option	Focus of Action
Provide utility bill assistance and flexible payment programs	Capacity Building
Pursue comprehensive studies of regional flood risk and flood control systems	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Reduce air pollution exposure in vulnerable communities	Public Health, Capacity Building
Remove barriers and expand outreach so potential workers can access and complete training.	Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training
Research and communicate about climate impacts and resilient practices for ecosystems, forests, and agriculture.	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Study and adopt best practices from relevant communities of practice and subject matter experts	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Study climate change impacts on key economic sectors and food systems	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Train government, utility, and responder staff for hazard response and continuity	Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training
Train staff in crime-prevention environmental design (CPTED) and incentivize its use	Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training
Use procurement, contracting, and labor policy tools to secure local hiring on public projects.	Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training

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