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Integrating Climate Change into the Emergency Management Context

Integrating Climate Change into the Emergency Management Context. Nancy J. Gassman, Ph.D. Sustainability Manager City of Fort L auderdale. Governor’s Hurricane Conference, Orlando, May 16, 2014. Regional Context for Climate and Emergency Management City of Fort Lauderdale

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Integrating Climate Change into the Emergency Management Context

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  1. Integrating Climate Change into the Emergency Management Context Nancy J. Gassman, Ph.D. Sustainability Manager City of Fort Lauderdale Governor’s Hurricane Conference, Orlando, May 16, 2014

  2. Regional Context for Climate and Emergency Management • City of Fort Lauderdale • A Vision for Community Resilience • Vulnerabilities • Emergency Response Needs NOW • Building Climate Resilience into Operations Overview Governor’s Hurricane Conference, Orlando, May 16, 2014

  3. Changing Temperatures Extreme Weather Sea Level Rise • http://geology.com/hurricanes Sun-Sentinel Will Greenlee, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Getty Images

  4. The Compact • State and Federal Climate Policy Collaboration • Technical Planning Tools • Regional Climate Change Action Plan • Annual Summits

  5. Planning for Sea Level Rise

  6. Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise Saltwater/ Tidal Impacts Inundation Mapping Regional digital elevation model 1, 2, and 3 foot scenarios Common way to express potential risk Stormwater Drainage Impacts

  7. Regional Climate Change Action Plan • 110 Actions • Sustainable Communities & Transportation Planning • Water Supply, Management & Infrastructure • Natural Systems • Agriculture • Energy & Fuel • Risk Reduction & Emergency Management • Public Outreach • Public Policy http://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org

  8. Risk Reduction & Emergency Management • GOAL: Provide a more resilient natural and built physical environment in light of climate change. • Performinfrastructure vulnerability assessment and economic impact • Improve adaptation response for at-risk communities • Incorporate climate into LMS • Identify impacts to transportation assets • Implement and enforce building codes

  9. Vision Statement http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/vision

  10. Storm Surge • >50 years since last major storm surge • Sea level rise will increase impacts • ↑ rainfall associated with storm will cause more flooding

  11. One Foot Sea Level RiseScenario Major Impacts 2040 – 2070 Parks and historical sites Select local roads Natural areas Low-lying tidal areas

  12. Two Foot Sea Level RiseScenario Major Impacts 2060 – 2115 Local streets Low lying communities Low lying areas in golf courses and parks Marine facilities

  13. Fort Lauderdale Vulnerability Assessment Airports Bridges City Arterial Roads City Hall City Parks Community Re-development Areas (CRA) County Parks Evacuation Routes Fire Rescue Stations Hospitals Law Enforcement Assets Schools WTP/WWTP Wave Regional Activity Centers (RAC) Photo Credit: Paul Krashefski (Broward County)

  14. Evacuation Routes Two Foot Sea Level Rise Eight total routes affected Affected evacuation routes leading away from the beach: Oakland Park Blvd. Las OlasBlvd. A1A

  15. Access issues within 1000ft. Radius Access issues beginning with 2ft. SLR Fire Rescue 54 Fire Rescue 13

  16. Impacts of Higher Temperatures • On the public • ↑ incident of heat exhaustion at events • On Firefighters and EMTs • Greater need for hydration • On Operations, Training, Budgets • Higher HVAC costs

  17. Impacts of Extreme Weather • On the public • ↑ incidences of flooding in homes • On Firefighters and EMTs • Access issues with road flooding • On Operations, Training, Budgets • Need for different equipment

  18. Impacts of High Tides and Sea Level • On the public • Driving hazards with flooded roads • On Firefighters and EMTs • More water based rescues • On Operations, Training, Budgets • ↑ vehicle maintenance from driving thru saltwater

  19. Building Resilience at Every Scale of Government .. 2 Regional Planning Councils 50-year 7-County Prosperity Plan Four Counties Regional Climate Action Plan Climate Change Action Plan Local Mitigation Strategy County level Land Use Plan City level • Sustainability Action Plan • Community Investment Plan • Comprehensive Plan

  20. Conclusions • Florida is vulnerable and experiencing climate impacts now. • Climate change impacts are creating emergency situations • Local and regional planning now can address risks and reduce future vulnerability. • Working at every level of government is necessary to build regional climate resilience.

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