Topic: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all community residents, visitors, and workers during and after a disaster.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Fund air filtration and ventilation upgrades to tribal homes and critical facilities.

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Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Consider a program designed to address health and safety concerns for first responders dealing with increased wildfire events.

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Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Educate and encourage community members to take steps to prevent exposure to air contaminants, allergens, and particulates.

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Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Coordinate with regional emergency scenario planners to conduct a wildfire emergency training exercise.

People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Conduct strategic planning with EMS contractor in Elko on wildfire response for Duck Valley (i.e. EMS SURGE Unit).

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Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Plan local Firewise Day events to educate community members about wildfire response preparedness and fire prevention.

People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Support a Fire Department staff member to get GIS training.

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Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Plan road improvements on alternate evacuation routes.

Infrastructure People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Fund road improvements on alternate evacuation routes.

Infrastructure People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Fund street signs for the community to aid in emergency preparedness and evacuation strategies.

Infrastructure People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Establish a tribal GIS position that works across departments for various mapping needs.

People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Support a Fire Department staff member to get GIS training.

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