Resilience to Climate and Population Changes in Colorado
Resilient communities take actions to:
- Reduce their risks
- Moving property out of the floodplain
- Creating defensible space
- Managing water storage effectively
- Respond better during disasters
- Develop a better emergency communication
- Create neighborhood plans
- Recover more quickly
- Have a recovery plan
The Case Study
Colorado communities are adjusting to new normals with increasing pressure to adapt to climate change and population growth. Hazards such as flood, drought, and wildfire can result in economic hardships and social inequality.
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