Utilize green roofs to increase water absorption and reduce flooding and storm water surges.

Support resident power, social connections, and climate awareness, which have been shown to reduce social vulnerability and the health impacts of climate events.

Defend households, development, infrastructure and recreation areas from rising seas and storms.

Local governments should get ready by reviewing and improving emergency response plans and systems to warn and protect residents during flooding events.

Defend households, development, infrastructure and recreation areas from rising seas and storms.

Move development out of the flood plain to minimize damage and the health impacts of rising seas.

Plan for concentrated, affordable, and cool development near transit to use land outside of flood plains more efficiently.

When floods occur, effective and targeted emergency response systems can help ensure that health impacts are minimized.