Options Database

Encourage the use of treatment wetlands to manage additional wastewater.

Encourage the use of vegetation and pervious surfaces in urban landscaping requirements.

Encourage utilities to include climate change scenarios in energy load forecasting and in the Integrated Resource Plan. Evaluate the potential effects of these changes in demand on revenue. For example, utilities can study the long-term effects of warmer summer temperatures and extreme high temperatures on summer load peaks and changes in residential air conditioning use in the service area.

Encourage utility companies to conduct feasibility studies for an interconnected power grid that includes battery energy storage systems. Interconnected power grids increase the consistency of power generation to help meet peak demand loads during extreme temperatures and events.

Encourage utility companies to harden electric grid systems (e.g., poles, lines) to withstand abnormally high wind conditions.

Encourage utility companies to harden energy infrastructure systems (e.g., poles, lines) against damage from climate-related effects and expand redundancy in the energy network.

Encourage utility companies to raise electrical transformers onto gravel pads to protect them from inundation.

Engage faith, civic and other community groups to co-organize volunteer opportunities to plant public and private trees.

Engage in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) process. Advocate regionally for long-term affordability and sustainability of flood insurance coverage and options within the NFIP. Encourage private insurers to properly credit communities and individual policyholders for investments in resilience.

Engage the water management authority and other water officials in the development and update of regional water management models to account for future climate conditions.

Engage the Water Management District and other water officials in the development or update of regional water management models to account for future climate conditions. Guide planning and investments based on the results of the models. Include anticipated adjustments to water management operations, storage and water supply needs.

Engage with City Water & Sewerage Department and monitor progress annually to improve drinking water efficiency, water quality, and stormwater management.

Enhance data collection by identifying locations of recurring nuisance flooding.

Enhance emergency communication capabilities and evacuation strategies, routes and safety zones.

Enhance existing stormwater ordinance to detain 25-yr storm.

Ensure alternate transportation facilities (e.g., trails, separated bike paths, sidewalks) are available to enable impacted residents to access public services and health services without requiring a vehicle.

Ensure backup power is available at facilities that serve vulnerable populations.

Ensure consistency in water resource scenarios used for planning.

Ensure emergency communications during high winds include alerts that people evacuate from taller buildings.

Ensure food infrastructure located near vulnerable populations is easily accessible during severe weather.