Provide support for small water systems to access State financing mechanisms, and advocate for development of new financing mechanisms to repair water infrastructure and/or incentives for consolidation, and ensure rates are kept affordable.
Advocate for the development of a low interest financing mechanism for property owners to replace leaky, corroded, and/or unsafe pipes and fixtures.
Train the County’s town councils, neighborhood associations, and other community organizations to become certified emergency response teams (CERTs).
Develop minimum requirements and best practices for amenities, programming, and accessibility of cooling centers.
Increase resources such as drinking water fountains, filling stations, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, and laundry facilities in parks and public spaces that can be activated to support community resilience during emergencies.
Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses social vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in public health preparedness, emergency preparedness and response planning, and community resiliency.
Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses physical infrastructure vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in building upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and zoning and code changes.
Build shade structures at major transit stops, such as those identified in Metro's Active Transportation Strategic Plan, prioritizing communities with high heat vulnerability.
Invest in multi-benefit water management solutions that diversify and increase reliability of the water supply, reduce dependency on imported water, prioritize solutions that mimic natural systems, and maximize benefits to Native and disadvantaged communities.
Create and implement a community-informed Urban Forest Management Plan that incorporates equitable urban forest practices, identifies County funding sources, and prioritizes:
• Tree- and park-poor communities;
• Climate and watershed-appropriate and drought/pest-resistant vegetation;
• Appropriate watering, maintenance, and disposal practices;
• Shading, and;
• Biodiversity.
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