Topic 1: Prepare for Emergencies
Why?
Adapting to our changing climate requires us to become more resilient to disasters like floods, fires, and heat waves. Use this as an opportunity to prepare your home and your neighborhood for all kinds of emergencies by taking action together.
“Being prepared for emergencies, before they happen, means getting to know your neighbors. Cool Petaluma provides each neighborhood with trained, skilled leaders.” ~ Petaluma City Council Member Karen Nau
Did you know?
The U.S. Geological Survey determined that, by 2043, there’s a 72 percent chance of an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 or higher occurring on either of the fault lines surrounding Petaluma.
Among weather-related hazards, extreme heat generally results in the highest death rate. More suggestions for weatherizing your home will be covered in the “Improve Buildings” topic later in our program.
California’s summertime burned area has increased fivefold since 1971. And it won’t stop there — it could grow by another 50 percent by the year 2050.
What can we do?
Teams can use the Gathering Guides to plan, run, and report back on their meetings.
Everyone can use the Action Plan Worksheet to understand the big picture. The objective, Prepare for Emergencies, is accomplished by three main goals, each of which have a few key habits and projects listed. Mark off what you have done and add a goal date next to what you would like to do.
Look inside the Get Engaged section to take stock of where you are now and find inspiring content that will motivate you and your team to move forward.
Look inside the three Take Action Goals to learn more about each action and find the resources you need to accomplish the key habits and projects.
(Click on image above to download double sided worksheet pdf.)
GET ENGAGED:
TAKE ACTION:
