Support for Communities in Climate Change Adaptation Planning
This act establishes a grant program to help local communities, especially low-income and environmental justice communities, develop plans to protect themselves from the effects of climate change. This will better prepare residents for extreme weather events and other environmental threats, potentially improving their safety and quality of life.
Key points
Grant program for local communities to create climate adaptation plans.
Priority support for low-income and environmental justice communities.
Adaptation plans must assess risks to people, the environment, buildings, and infrastructure, and propose specific protective actions.
No matching funds required for grant recipients.
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