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

Measure Summary

In accordance with federal law, the Sacramento County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) will be updated periodically to adapt to potential changes in flooding 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 will include adjustments to Sacramento County’s adaptation strategies and mitigation actions, so they are deployed accurately and in a timely manner.

Actions

Action FLOOD-13-a: 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. Status: Ongoing.

Action FLOOD-13-b: Pursue implementation of plans related to flood protection and continue to secure grant funding to prepare future updates, where applicable. Status: Ongoing.

Status of Implementation

One of the goals of the 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 DWR Drainage Division is currently reviewing County drainage standards and assessing how climate change factors will be incorporated into the standards and is also working on updating the Sacramento County Hydrology standards.

Updated 7/9/2024.

In Progress

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

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