Empowering Local Communities for Extreme Weather Resilience
This act aims to help communities better prepare for extreme heat and cold, and other natural disasters. It introduces new definitions for communities needing support and requires government agencies to improve planning and coordination to protect citizens' lives and property. This means your community may receive more assistance in preparing for future disasters.
Key points
New definition of "underserved community" includes at-risk, economically disadvantaged, or high housing cost areas, potentially increasing access to federal aid.
Requirement for guidance on extreme temperature events (heat waves and freezes) will help communities better respond to these threats.
Hazard mitigation plans must now include resilience, nature-based solutions, and address disparities in affected communities, leading to more effective protective measures.
Increased technical and staffing support for states and local communities in disaster resilience planning.
Additional uses of funds for communities adopting the latest building codes, encouraging safer home and building construction.
Status:
Expired
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