Options Database

Option	Focus of Action
Direct compact development toward lower-risk areas	Land Use Practice, Land Use, Land Conservation, & Zoning
Diversify and secure fuel supplies for fleets, generators, and emergencies
Diversify local economies in response to changing natural resources	Economic Development
Document cultural and historic resources in hazard-prone areas	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Educate citizens and forest visitors on climate-adapted forest management	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Educate the public on climate risks to ecosystems and biodiversity	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Educate the public on climate-related health risks and protective actions	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Educate the public on vegetation and fuel management around properties.	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Educate the public on watershed stewardship and water quality protection	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Educate water users on water conservation and drought preparedness	Education, Public Education & Outreach
Electrify vehicles, equipment, and building heating systems	Capital Improvements - Green & Gray Infrastructure
Elevate and floodproof existing buildings and equipment	Adaptive Capacity of Buildings, Capital Improvements - Green & Gray Infrastructure
Enable and expand graywater and reclaimed water reuse
Encourage businesses to adopt extreme-weather operating procedures	Economic Development
Engage and support populations exposed to climate-related hazards	Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Engage in flood insurance programs and advocate for affordability	Financing & Incentives, Funding & Finance
Engage healthcare providers in climate-health preparedness	Public Health, Capacity Building
Engage youth and young adults directly in green jobs through paid work, mentorship, and career-exposure programs.	Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training
Establish and pursue funding mechanisms for resilience projects	Funding, Funding & Finance
Establish backup power and continuity capabilities at critical facilities	Capital Improvements - Green & Gray Infrastructure

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