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Designate priority areas for adaptation action in local plans

Detect and reduce water system losses through leak detection programs

Develop and contribute to hazard mitigation plans

Develop and regularly update a sea level rise strategy

Develop and update hydrologic and water management models for future climate conditions

Develop coastal management plans

Develop community resilience hubs in high-risk neighborhoods

Develop comprehensive climate adaptation plans and strategies

Develop comprehensive statewide or citywide workforce strategies and roadmaps to coordinate climate-related jobs efforts.

Develop emergency communication plans and systems

Develop extreme heat response plans and trigger-based protocols

Develop hazard forecasting and early warning systems

Develop local workforce and degree programs in resilience-related fields

Develop microgrids and distributed energy systems, especially for critical system and facilities

Develop pre-disaster recovery plans

Develop support mechanisms for private property drainage and slope stabilization improvements

Develop or update drought response and contingency plans

Develop water supply plans with alternate sources and drought contingencies

Develop watershed and flood management master plans

Develop wildfire protection and management plans