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Are you concerned about hailstorms, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather? The City of Lakewood is creating a Climate Hazard & Social Vulnerability Study to be better prepared for the future.
This study seeks to build from the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan with a Lakewood-specific climate hazard and vulnerability assessment and analysis, accounting for the anticipated impacts of climate change. It will evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on natural hazards that pose the greatest risks to Lakewood’s residents, infrastructure, and economy, with particular focus on socially vulnerable communities. The project is funded by the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
How to participate:
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We are almost done creating a model of the climate risks expected to affect Lakewood, and are moving into the next phase of the study! This phase will concentrate on social vulnerability, aiming to help city staff better understand how climate impacts affect underserved or marginalized people in the community and how these impacts intersect with other social vulnerabilities, such as income, age, and health. It is important that the study is rooted in the realities of the Lakewood community and accurately reflects the concerns and needs of its members. Next steps will include:
Collection of demographic and community data focused on socially vulnerable groups and neighborhoods in order to better understand the current and anticipated climate risks they face.
Formation of a Community Working Group with representatives who work with and/or advocate for members of the community most vulnerable to the local impacts of climate change.
A community survey for the general public and other stakeholders to offer insights and lived experiences related to climate impacts and vulnerabilities.
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to provide your insights!
Are you concerned about hailstorms, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather? The City of Lakewood is creating a Climate Hazard & Social Vulnerability Study to be better prepared for the future.
This study seeks to build from the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan with a Lakewood-specific climate hazard and vulnerability assessment and analysis, accounting for the anticipated impacts of climate change. It will evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on natural hazards that pose the greatest risks to Lakewood’s residents, infrastructure, and economy, with particular focus on socially vulnerable communities. The project is funded by the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
How to participate:
Click the "Subscribe" button to the right to follow this project and stay informed.
We are almost done creating a model of the climate risks expected to affect Lakewood, and are moving into the next phase of the study! This phase will concentrate on social vulnerability, aiming to help city staff better understand how climate impacts affect underserved or marginalized people in the community and how these impacts intersect with other social vulnerabilities, such as income, age, and health. It is important that the study is rooted in the realities of the Lakewood community and accurately reflects the concerns and needs of its members. Next steps will include:
Collection of demographic and community data focused on socially vulnerable groups and neighborhoods in order to better understand the current and anticipated climate risks they face.
Formation of a Community Working Group with representatives who work with and/or advocate for members of the community most vulnerable to the local impacts of climate change.
A community survey for the general public and other stakeholders to offer insights and lived experiences related to climate impacts and vulnerabilities.
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to provide your insights!
