Topic: Enhance tribal capacity to protect life and property. (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Ensure warning systems are in place for fire weather [and flooding].

Infrastructure People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Invest in the quality and upkeep of our roads, bridges, sewer systems, and ensure that there are "rescue routes" throughout...

Infrastructure People Water
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Ensure all new construction is located outside of flood risk areas. Locate structures and equipment at higher elevations. This may...

Building People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Invest in small-scale solar, community wind power, and other high efficiency or renewable technologies for tribal buildings and area homes...

Building Infrastructure People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Establish a permanent tribal office led by a Oyate Climate Itaca.

People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Improve substandard housing by increasing insulation, [and] fixing “leaks”.

Building People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Ensure all homes have reliable sources of heating and cooling, including emergency backups.

Building Infrastructure People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Ensure funding to maintain community center heat/cold/snow emergency staffing, etc.

Building People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Ensure the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Health Administration has resources to conduct or coordinate wellness checks when it is very hot,...

People
Sicangu Lakota Oyate

Increase funds for maintenance of vulnerable roads, bridges, and sewer systems.

Infrastructure People Water