Topic: Climate Adaptations for Emergency Management

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Karuk Tribe

Develop emergency and evacuation plans for each community.

Infrastructure People
Karuk Tribe

Internal coordination within tribal programs, e.g. transportation, communication, fire, and especially health.

Building Infrastructure People
Karuk Tribe

Coordinate emergency efforts with Law Enforcement in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties.

People
Karuk Tribe

Conduct preparedness trainings with law enforcement in both counties.

Building People
Karuk Tribe

Expand backup generator potential for buildings, tribal housing, all critical infrastructure facilities.

Building Infrastructure People
Karuk Tribe

Expand food and water backup systems in each community and individual household.

Food People Water
Karuk Tribe

Work with Forest Service and/or FEMA to get agreement in place to provide cellular and data services in emergency situations.

Building People
Karuk Tribe

Develop solar and micro-hydro electrical power generation, monitor to ensure water utilized generating power is returned to the same stream.

Ecosystems Infrastructure People
Karuk Tribe

Use revenue to build Endowment for Ecocultural Revitalization.

Cultural Resources People
Karuk Tribe

Reestablish a formal Emergency Preparedness Program.

People
Karuk Tribe

Expand ATV, UTV and jet boat capacities for evacuation for impassable road conditions, Identify and improve helicopter landing zones on...

Infrastructure People
Karuk Tribe

Expand radio communications potential in vehicles and evacuation centers.

Building Infrastructure People