Tribe: La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians
View Source Document: La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indian Adaptation Plan
Year: 2019
Topic: Strategies for human health and wellness
Develop and invest in more cool/AC/safe zones.
Review goals, strategies, and plans of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery under conditions induced by climate-related disruptions such as heat...
Programs and support though the Indian Health Council Behavioral Health Services including crisis intervention, staff psychiatrists, individual, child, and family...
Domestic violence support through the Avellaka Program.
Map/identify locations that are newly at risk or at high risk, especially where that coincides with where vulnerable populations might...
Implement and operate an ozone monitor within Tribal boundaries.
Mapping of cool spaces (or AC buildings) and safe zones.
Elect "emergency ambassadors" and social contacts for vulnerable individuals during extreme events and climate-related hazards.
Develop plans for if people/areas are disconnected or inaccessible.
Develop collaborative referral system to ensure residents can access available resources and services (e.g. health care, crisis counseling, and shelters)...
Hold educational programs and workshops outlining climate change impacts on public health (water quality, disease, air quality etc.).
Provide families and individuals with resources to create family evacuation plans and emergency supply kits, sign up for alert systems,...
