Options Database | U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Option	Hazards	Assets
Facilitate affordable housing options outside high-risk areas for all residents.	High Winds Landslides Multiple or All Hazards Wildfire Flooding – Coastal Flooding – General	Property
Facilitate compliance with federal air quality standards by businesses.	Air Quality	Economy
Facilitate managed retreat or upgrades in the most at-risk areas.	Flooding – Coastal	Property
Facilitate more affordable access to education.	Wildfire	Economy
Find and address leaks in drinking water distribution systems.	Water Quality	Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
Find and set aside money for tree canopy improvement after a disaster.
Flood-proof existing structures.	Flooding – General Flooding – Rainfall-induced	Property
Floodproof existing structures. For example, move power equipment to higher floors.	Flooding – General	Multiple or All Assets Property
Focus on restoration and maintenance after flood	Flooding – Rainfall-induced	Transportation and Mobility
Follow-up with a feasibility assessment for prioritized new water sources.	Water Quality	Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
For stream restoration projects, select a mix of water-loving and drought-resistant native plants.	Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Drought	Aquatic and Marine Resources Natural Areas and Wildlife
Form a stormwater utility that can create fee-based services to help pay for flood risk reduction projects.	Flooding – General	Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Fortify critical lifeline infrastructure and supply chains through continued assessments, coordination and investment.	Multiple or All Hazards	Transportation and Mobility Critical Facilities
Foster innovation, development and exchange of ideas for addressing climate impacts.	Multiple or All Hazards Water Quality	Water Infrastructure – General Multiple or All Assets
Graduate at least 50 students per year from new degree programs in fields such as forestry, criminal justice and computer technology.	Wildfire	Economy
Green infrastructure, green roofs, rain barrels (trees, improve stormwater infrastructure, improve LID/green infrastructure)	Flooding – Rainfall-induced	Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Grow educational and outreach efforts within agencies, community partners and the public to build support for forest management options, including allowing natural fires to burn.	Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Wildfire	Agriculture and Food Supply Water Infrastructure – Wastewater Natural Areas and Wildlife
Grow partnerships between the public, private and nonprofit sectors to provide critical services to vulnerable populations in times of crisis.	Air Quality High Winds Landslides Multiple or All Hazards Severe Winter Weather Wildfire Drought Extreme Heat Flooding – Coastal Flooding – General	Multiple or All Assets People
Guide all levels of government to address climate change impacts in relevant policies, programs and legislation.	Multiple or All Hazards	Multiple or All Assets
Harden and stabilize roads against landslides with retaining walls and vegetation.	Landslides	Transportation and Mobility