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Climate Ready Infrastructure and Sensitive Sites Protocol (CRISSP)

Great Lakes cities are at different stages of preparedness for extreme weather associated with climate change. This site guides municipalities through a easy-to-implement process to develop a vulnerability assessment.

A key aspect of the CRISSP is a Risk Matrix tool that takes users through a series of critical questions to assess the vulnerability of municipal facilities, sites, or infrastructure.

Details

Hazards
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Flooding – General
High Winds
Severe Winter Weather
Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Property
Transportation and Mobility
Water Infrastructure – General
Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Water Infrastructure – Wastewater
Sources
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative NOAA Climate Program Office—Climate Adaptation Partnerships Program Great Lakes Integrated Sciences + Assessments (GLISA - A NOAA CAP/RISA Program) City of Gary, Indiana AECOM
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Steps Addressed

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