Research examples of communities that use warning sirens for extreme events for best practices.

Plan location and installation of Fire Department siren to be used in the case of an emergency.

Plan consistent testing of the siren to ensure it is working properly.

Coordinate with tribal departments and regional partners (i.e. IDOT, NDOT, BIA) to reduce vegetation on evacuation routes.

Plan for traffic congestion controls along evacuation routes.

Identify innovative technology solutions being used in other communities that support effective evacuations.

Develop a training for healthcare providers on the impacts of climate change on community health.

Identify community spaces (i.e. schools, tribal buildings, clinic) that can serve as cooling and warming centers during extreme weather events.

Support the development of deeper drinking water wells to ensure water quality and availability.

Identify a current tribal coordinator or administrator position that organizes all tribal plans, policies, and regulations in one central location.

Identify opportunities to streamline evacuation routes, bottlenecks, and evacuation alternatives (e.g. open gates in communities).

Coordinate with landowners along crucial evacuation routes to ensure cooperation in the case of an emergency.