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Increase the amount of ground cover and understory plantings for their water retention capacity.
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Increase the capacity of residents to be self-reliant for the first few days following an extreme weather emergency. Emergency personnel are often overwhelmed during extreme weather emergencies and neighbors
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Increase the capacity of stormwater management systems.
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Increase the number of peak flow diversions into offline storage in water supply systems.
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Increase the number of public water systems and publicly owned wastewater treatment works implementing an asset management program. Asset management programs facilitate the ability to track maintenance,
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Increase the promotion of water quality resources and programs.
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Increase the resiliency of existing residential and commercial development through financing opportunities for structural strengthening, fire safe landscaping, and energy efficiency upgrades.
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Increase the tree canopy by implementing urban forestry programs and changing ordinances to require less cutting and more vegetation.
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Increase the urban tree canopy and target areas with urban heat island impacts. Trees are recognized for their ability to provide significant air quality and cooling benefits. It is important to assure
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Increase the use and frequency of preventative maintenance treatments (e.g., seal coats, crack seals) that reduce impact of high temperatures on roadway wear and tear.
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Increase the use of bridges and multi-culvert installations (instead of single culverts) when possible to increase flow rate and enhance riparian areas.
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Increase training and equipment for staff to stay safe in the field during a hurricane. Include training information on how to respond after a hurricane.
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Increase training for staff on erosion, sediment, landslides, risk identification and management.
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Increasing Transportation Resilience in the Gulf Coast
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Increase urban green space to reduce runoff, promote groundwater recharge and reduce drought impacts. Examples might include using permeable streets and increasing greenery and water retention basins