Prioritizing Vulnerable Residents and Adapting to Change

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Detroit residents are already experiencing increased flooding, extreme summer heat and poor air quality and is exacerbated by climate change. 

As extreme weather events impact our lives, it is important to strengthen the overall resilience of the city and put vulnerable residents first.

Priority Actions

 

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  4.1 Develop a network of Resilience Hubs that serve as a resource in times of extreme weather events

4.1 a - Launch two additional Resilience Hubs in Detroit

   4.2 Increase resident participation in Detroit"s emergency management notification system - Detroit 365

4.2 a - Increase participation in Detroit 365 by 10%

  4.3 Support neighborhood-level action on climate resilience and emergency preparedness

4.3 a - Launch 3 community engagements to support local communities on climate resilience

   4.4 Expand access to resources for recovery post extreme weather events at the household level

4.4 a - Develop a disaster recovery guide for residents and coordinate distribution via Resilience Hubs

   4.5 Coordinate with DTE on energy reliability improvements and support prioritization of power restoration to vulnerable communities

4.5 a - Work with DTE on pilot to bury electrical assets underground

4.5 b - Upgrade at least three recreation centers with backup power

   4.6 Advocate for electric service continuity during extreme weather events

4.6 a - Work with partners to support the continuity of electric service during extreme weather events

   4.7 Implement large scale green stormwater infrastructure projects and conduct sewer system improvements and maintenance on a regular basis

4.7 a - Invest $30 million in infrastructure in Rouge Park

4.7 b - Invest $42 million in infrastructure in Brightmoor

   4.8 Expand sewer protection program resources in flood-prone areas of the City

4.8 a - Complete 10,000 lead service line replacements by 2025

4.8 b - Protect 1,000 homes with basement backup retrofits

   4.9 Incorporate small-scale green stormwater infrastructure into City-funded capital projects

4.9 a - Incorporate green stormwater infrastructure in the design checklist for City capital projects

   4.10 Reduce the urban heat island effect and mitigate the impacts of extreme heat on public health

4.10 a - Plant 30,000 trees, starting with most blighted properties and areas

4.10 b - Develop a Community Preparedness plan for all hazards

   4.11 Worek with partners to reduce truck pollution in areas with low air quality

4.11 a - Launch program for clean freight

4.11 b - Complete tree plantings as vegetative buffers on highways on high truck pollution areas

4.11 c - Strengthen air quality mitigation at new industrial developments
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