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New Brighton Climate Action Plan 8 -2 <br />Sector Strategies <br />HS 1: Assist the City’s extreme heat, air quality, flooding, power/infrastructure failure, <br />and food security-vulnerable population in preparing for and mitigating climate <br />change impacts. <br />(see the New Brighton Climate Vulnerability Assessment: https://cutt.ly/Tws02y0H ) <br /> Local governments must aid climate-vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by climate <br />change. By boosting resilience via infrastructural upgrades, emergency plans, and climate literacy, they <br />safeguard individuals and community sustainability. Prioritizing needs isn't exclusionary but maximizes <br />finite resources' impact and efficiency. <br />HS 2: Educate, engage, and empower the public on health and safety risks of climate <br />change impacts. <br /> Effectively countering climate change as a public health menace necessitates preventive strategies such <br />as education and outreach. These can shape individuals' behaviors, aiding in the prevention and reduc- <br />tion of the climate change impact across the community—especially on the city’s most vulnerable com- <br />munities. <br />HS 3: Ensure that the City’s mission critical, emergency services and health care facilities <br />are prepared for impacts of climate change. <br /> Mission-critical services and infrastructure are vital for community resilience. Preparing them for cli- <br />mate change can minimize risks, ensure continuity, protect the vulnerable, and save lives. This proactive <br />approach enhances public trust, encourages community engagement in climate action, and supports <br />sustainable development. <br />HS 4: Strengthen community response capacity and social support networks. <br /> Research emphasizes the importance of social networks in stressful periods for collective action and <br />communication. Cohesive communities better manage climate risks, endure severe weather, and adapt <br />to change. Enhanced social connectivity in New Brighton could mitigate climate vulnerabilities even <br />more than emergency services. <br />Click arrow for actions <br />Sector Goals <br />Reduce climate <br />Vulnerability Resilience <br />Increase <br />infrastructure <br />Capacity <br />Increase adaptive