Tribe: Sicangu Lakota Oyate
View Source Document: Adapting to A Changing Climate: Sicangu Lakota Oyate
Year: 2022
Topic: Enhance tribal capacity to protect life and property. (View All Topics in the Plan)
Ensure warning systems are in place for fire weather [and flooding].
Invest in the quality and upkeep of our roads, bridges, sewer systems, and ensure that there are "rescue routes" throughout...
Ensure all new construction is located outside of flood risk areas. Locate structures and equipment at higher elevations. This may...
Invest in small-scale solar, community wind power, and other high efficiency or renewable technologies for tribal buildings and area homes...
Establish a permanent tribal office led by a Oyate Climate Itaca.
Improve substandard housing by increasing insulation, [and] fixing “leaks”.
Ensure all homes have reliable sources of heating and cooling, including emergency backups.
Ensure funding to maintain community center heat/cold/snow emergency staffing, etc.
Ensure the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Health Administration has resources to conduct or coordinate wellness checks when it is very hot,...
Increase funds for maintenance of vulnerable roads, bridges, and sewer systems.
