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 wildfire preparedness kits (i.e. grants from Walmart).

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

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Complete the Tribal Emergency Operations Plan.

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Update formalized multi-agency agreements (e.g. MOU's with Boise BLM and Nevada Groups) to include climate change information focused on addressing...

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Reconvene the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for strategic planning focused on emergency management and evacuation.

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Fund the operation of the CERT (i.e. full-time position for an emergency preparedness/evacuation coordinator).

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Coordinate with tribal departments and regional partners (i.e. Owyhee Community Health Facility, EMS, clinics, senior living facilities, community service centers,...

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Update relevant plans to include emergency management and evacuation strategies prior to an emergency.

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Conduct trainings for emergency management and evacuation appointees.

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In the Emergency Preparedness Plan, identify additional evacuation centers at strategic points in the community (i.e. buildings separated from farther...

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Update Emergency Preparedness Plan with latest climate change projections on increased wildfire risk.

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Plan for community centers to be used as gathering spaces, charging stations, and health resources during a wildfire event.

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