Topic: Adaptations for Karuk Health in the Face of Climate Change
Expand emergency evacuation infrastructure in coordination with other Tribal programs.
Develop alternate emergency access capacities, e.g. helicopter, boat, ATV.
Increase access to Emergency Medical Units with backup systems and supplies.
Expand clinic capacity regarding heat stress, e.g. staff training, emergency preparedness resources, capacities to respond to heat stress.
Develop detailed plan within each clinic, e.g. which patients most at potential risk.
Expand public education regarding heat stress.
Coordinate with proposed Emergency Management Program.
Work with Tribal Housing, develop action plans and improvements in housing infrastructure for heating and cooling, e.g. insulating old structures,...
Public awareness campaigns: encourage and enable patients and community members with severe conditions to have backup supplies.
Expand resources for public cooling centers.
Individual and family counseling services.
Monitoring and assessment of community needs regarding access to cool spaces.
