Topic: Ensure the health and safety of people through improved planning, coordination, and system developments.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Analyze most vulnerable populations’ water sources and impact of flooding and drought (0‐10 years).

People Water
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Educate communities on sustainable water preservation measures (11‐25 years).

Ecosystems People Water
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Ensure households have ways to purify water (26+ years).

People Water
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Analyze buffer zone and fire closure areas and increase, if needed (0‐10 years).

Building People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Ensure vulnerable populations and communities have air quality education (11‐25 years).

People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Decreased use of wood for heating (11‐25 years).

Ecosystems People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Increase medical response to those most vulnerable (11‐25 years).

People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Implement strategies for burning protocols and home heating policies (26+ years).

Building People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Improve social services through collaboration, planning, and resource development.

People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Develop proactive committees to address future climate change events (0‐10 years).

People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Update shelf plans that should address current needs (0‐10 years).

People
Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai

Enhance or develop a system to address people’s risk to disease vectors.

People