FLOOD Measure 13

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FLOOD-13

Update and Implement the County’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to Address Climate Change-Related Flooding Impacts

Implementation

Ensure that all future updates to the County’s LHMP incorporate comprehensive strategies to address the increasing likelihood of flooding as a result of the hazards of climate change.
Pursue implementation of plans related to flood protection and continue to secure grant funding to prepare future updates, where applicable.

Benefits: In accordance with federal law, the Sacramento County LHMP will be updated periodically to adapt to potential changes in hazard conditions, including climate change influences. As the effects of global climate change continue to manifest, Sacramento County’s adaptation strategies and mitigation actions may need to evolve to accommodate changing conditions. Regular updates to the LHMP would include adjustments to Sacramento County’s adaptation strategies and mitigation actions so that they are deployed accurately and in a timely manner.

Co-benefit

This measure will have co-benefits related to sea-level rise.

Timeframe: Near term

In Progress

Efforts for the measure have begun and some target indicators have been achieved.

Status of Implementation

One of the goals of the 2021 Sacramento County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update is to minimize the risk and vulnerability of the Sacramento County community to the impacts of natural hazards, including consideration of the exacerbation of natural hazards and unique hazards due to climate change, to protect lives and reduce damages and losses to property, public health, economy, and the environment. The County Department of Water Resources Drainage Division is currently reviewing County drainage standards and assessing how climate change factors will be incorporated into the standards.

Updated 12/4/2023

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