Options Database

Develop and implement long-term, sustainable and regional solutions to beach erosion and sediment supply. Align local and regional beach erosion prevention efforts with regional and state plans.

Develop and implement an open space plan.

Develop and promote educational materials on the health impacts of air pollution, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, longer allergy seasons and vector-borne diseases. Focus on how to limit exposure to sensitive populations and why it matters. Ensure materials include information about the best health practices during concurrent heat and smoke events.

Develop and promote an educational campaign to build a shared understanding of the value of urban forests and encourage planting appropriate species, watering and care.

Develop and regularly update a coastal erosion assessment to track conditions of coastline bluffs, beaches, access stairs, ramps, outfalls, seawalls or other related infrastructure.

Develop and share new information, methods, technical capabilities and trends that address key climate impact concerns.

Develop and track indicators of climate change impacts and successes of adaptation actions.

Develop and update regional water models. Ensure water management models account for future climate conditions.

Develop a buyouts program to acquire residential properties and local businesses that experience repetitive flood losses.

Develop a central web portal that is dedicated to all items related to flooding.

Develop a climate preparedness outreach program focused on vulnerable populations. The program should provide information on staying healthy and safe during hazardous events.

Develop a coastal management plan to protect park infrastructure and natural resources.

Develop a coastal management plan to protect park infrastructure and natural resources. Ensure the plan considers the residents, visitors and historic and cultural resources in coastal areas.

Develop a community-wide communications and outreach program on how to prepare and recover from climate hazards. The program may focus on a target population or a target hazard, or may be more broad.

Develop communitywide equity indicators to inform and measure inclusive investments and policy-making.

Develop a comprehensive maintenance and training program for local government employees at facilities with backup generators to ensure proper placement, hook-up and function during hazard events.

Develop a comprehensive plan to prepare for higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat.

Develop a coordination plan to clear roads from debris after disasters.

Develop cross boundary watershed solutions.

Develop a debris management plan. After a flood, coordinate local and contract resources to clear streets of debris in accordance with established objectives and priorities.