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Resiliency planning must incorporate, to the extent possible, the priorities of the entire community with a particular focus on the needs of the most vulnerable population segments. Therefore, planners must provide diverse ways for the community to engage in the planning process and engage all interested stakeholders including residents, business owners, community groups, community leaders, and educational institutions.

Stakeholders and community leaders must be properly informed about the risks they face, potential remedies, and funding opportunities; and then given the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas for potential solutions.

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2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

The landscape and scope of emergency management is changing quickly. Ten years ago, FEMA managed an average of 108 disasters a year. Today they manage an average of 311 disasters plus the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2021, FEMA released their 2022-2026 Strategic Plan that addresses these changes.

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CDO Office of Health Equity

CDC Office of Health Equity

The Centers for Disease Control Office of Health Equity exists to ensure health equity is embedded in an all-of-public health approach to overcoming persistent health disparities and health inequities across a range of population groups that disproportionately experience poor health outcomes.

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Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health

Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health

This report synthesizes adaptation actions to address climate change in urban forest management and promote human health and well-being through nature-based solutions. It compiles and organizes information from a wide range of peer-reviewed research and evidence-based reports on climate change adaptation, urban forest management, carbon sequestration and storage, and human health response to urban nature.

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Climate Change in the American Mind

Climate Change in the American Mind

The latest survey from George Mason University’s Center for Climate Communication reveals that the number of Americans “very worried” about global warming has reached a record high since first measured in 2008.

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2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

The landscape and scope of emergency management is changing quickly. Ten years ago, FEMA managed an average of 108 disasters a year. Today they manage an average of 311 disasters plus the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2021, FEMA released their 2022-2026 Strategic Plan that addresses these changes.

Read More »
CDO Office of Health Equity

CDC Office of Health Equity

The Centers for Disease Control Office of Health Equity exists to ensure health equity is embedded in an all-of-public health approach to overcoming persistent health disparities and health inequities across a range of population groups that disproportionately experience poor health outcomes.

Read More »
Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health

Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health

This report synthesizes adaptation actions to address climate change in urban forest management and promote human health and well-being through nature-based solutions. It compiles and organizes information from a wide range of peer-reviewed research and evidence-based reports on climate change adaptation, urban forest management, carbon sequestration and storage, and human health response to urban nature.

Read More »
Climate Change in the American Mind

Climate Change in the American Mind

The latest survey from George Mason University’s Center for Climate Communication reveals that the number of Americans “very worried” about global warming has reached a record high since first measured in 2008.

Read More »
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