Tribe: Shoshone Paiute Tribes
View Source Document: Shoshone Paiute Tribes Climate Resilience Plan
Year: 2020
Topic: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all community residents, visitors, and workers during and after a disaster.
Fund air filtration and ventilation upgrades to tribal homes and critical facilities.
Consider a program designed to address health and safety concerns for first responders dealing with increased wildfire events.
Educate and encourage community members to take steps to prevent exposure to air contaminants, allergens, and particulates.
Coordinate with regional emergency scenario planners to conduct a wildfire emergency training exercise.
Conduct strategic planning with EMS contractor in Elko on wildfire response for Duck Valley (i.e. EMS SURGE Unit).
Plan local Firewise Day events to educate community members about wildfire response preparedness and fire prevention.
Support a Fire Department staff member to get GIS training.
Plan road improvements on alternate evacuation routes.
Fund road improvements on alternate evacuation routes.
Fund street signs for the community to aid in emergency preparedness and evacuation strategies.
Establish a tribal GIS position that works across departments for various mapping needs.
Support a Fire Department staff member to get GIS training.
