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Plan

Boulder County Climate Change Preparedness Plan

Summary

The objective of this plan is to assist county and city departments that manage climate-sensitive resources and assets to achieve their departmental objectives in the face of challenges posed by anticipated future changes in the climate of Boulder County.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards
Drought
Extreme Heat
High Winds
Multiple or All Hazards
Wildfire
Assets
Agriculture and Food Supply
Critical Facilities
Energy and Utilities
Natural Areas and Wildlife
People
Property
Transportation and Mobility
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
Boulder County Commissioner’s Sustainability Office Abt Associates
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Options Used

In case of power outages, ensure emergency personnel have access to and protocols for CB and ham radio usage. Ham radios require an informal network of operators. These communications can help emergency

Relevant Options

Encourage soil management and planting and growing techniques that improve soil and plant health in response to climate change. As extreme heat becomes more common, encourage farmers and ranchers to plant drought tolerant and native trees for livestock. Encourage farmers to update farm technologies to account for seasonal changes and reduce fertilizer and water use. For example, farmers can increase the efficiency of irrigation; make use of weather and

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Plans

Boulder County Climate Change Preparedness Plan

Organizations

Boulder County Commissioner’s Sustainability Office
Abt Associates
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