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L7.2Assess and reduce risk and vulnerability to climate-related hazards

Progress

  • Not started
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Continuous

Official description

Partner with academic and training institutions, health authorities and others to undertake, share, and apply research and best practices to assess and reduce risk and vulnerability to climate-related hazards such as extreme heat and flooding
(Full action name in the CCAS)

Climate-related emergency preparedness is a rapidly evolving field as impacts are being experienced with increasing frequency and severity. Expertise from a range of disciples is needed to determine how best to assess risks and deliver interventions to keep residents safe during extreme weather events.

This action will see City staff connect with a variety of external organizations – including academic and training institutions and health authorities – to share relevant information and best practices in an effort to assess and reduce risk and vulnerability to climate-related hazards such as extreme heat and flooding.

Timeline

2025 → Continuous

Shift

Is this a Quick-Start Action?

Lead and supporting divisions

Contact persons

  • Sustainability Team
    City of Surrey
Information updated 07/17/2024