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This page displays local policies and plans on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. Local policies and plans for disaster risk reduction are tailored strategies developed by or for municipal authorities and provincial governments to mitigate and manage the impacts of disasters within their communities. These plans include measures such as conducting local risk assessments, enforcing building codes, creating emergency response teams, and developing public awareness campaigns.

They also involve establishing early warning systems, preparing evacuation routes, and ensuring that local infrastructure can withstand potential hazards. By focusing on the unique risks and vulnerabilities of the area, these local policies aim to enhance community resilience, improve disaster preparedness, and ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies.

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Canada: City of Vancouver climate change adaptation strategy 2024-2025

The Vancouver climate change adaptation strategy 2024-2025 is structured around the five main climate-related hazards facing Vancouver (extreme heat, poor air quality, drought, extreme rainfall, and sea level rise) and takes a risk-based approach.

City of Vancouver
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Portugal: Plano Municipal de Emergência de Proteção Civil de Angra do Heroísmo

The aim of this document is to standardize the coordination of actions to be developed and the management of mobilized logistic resources in the Municipality of Angra do Heroísmo.

Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil
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Burkina Faso: Plan régional d’adaptation au changement climatique 2024-2028

The overall objective of this Regional Adaptation Plan (PRA) is to contribute to the sustainable development of the Central Plateau Region by reducing vulnerability to climate change.

Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement
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City of Hamilton: Community health response plan

The City of Hamilton's Community Heat Response Plan to help citizens cope with intense heat events. This plan alerts the public that hot weather conditions are imminent or occurring and outline services that will be provided to Hamilton residents.

Government of Canada
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Portugal: Declaração de compromisso cidade resiliente Municipio de Castro Marim

The municipality of Castro Marim will make all necessary efforts to implement the “Making Cities Resilient” Campaign, involving local partners and the academic and scientific community.

Município de Castro Marim
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Spain: National plan for preventive actions on the health effects of excessive heat 2023

In 2004, Spain launched the National Plan for Preventive Actions Against the Effects of Excessive Heat on Health to reduce the potential impacts of high temperatures during the summer.

Spain - government
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South Australia: Health extreme heat and heatwave strategy

This document provides strategic guidance, and is intended for use across SA Health, including the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks, SA Ambulance Service, Wellbeing SA and all other SA Health clinical support services.

Government of South Australia
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Australia: New South Wales State heatwave subplan

This state Heatwave Sub Plan describes the strategic emergency management arrangements for heatwaves affecting New South Wales, including Lord Howe Island.

New South Wales Government
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