Climate Hazard & Social Vulnerability Study
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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- Tell us your climate impact concerns and ideas in the "Share Your Ideas" tab below.
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Share What concerns you about the impact of climate change on Lakewood? on Facebook Share What concerns you about the impact of climate change on Lakewood? on Twitter Share What concerns you about the impact of climate change on Lakewood? on Linkedin Email What concerns you about the impact of climate change on Lakewood? link
Please let us know your experiences!
View All Ideas5 days ago
Concerned how the increase in heat in the summer will affect residents without ability to cool themselves off, as well as wildlife.
4 days ago
Localized extreme weather
Increase in destructive hail storms, rain deluges that cause local flooding and cascading effects (e.g., blocked and eroded roads, housing impacts, impassable sidewalks, standing water that attracts disease bearing insects)
9 days ago
Disincentivize construction on the urban wildland interface.
These areas are the most vulnerable to wildfires. Any additional population we plan to take on should be in areas of urban infill. West Colfax has a lot of underutilized land that can be repurposed prior to adding additional sprawl.
5 days ago
Concerned about the impact of climate change on trees and flowering plants in Lakewood.
9 days ago
Increase tree canopy.
Plant as many trees as possible to increase the tree canopy and absorb greenhouse gases.
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Share What community groups, projects, and/or initiatives are already helping our community adapt to climate change? on Facebook Share What community groups, projects, and/or initiatives are already helping our community adapt to climate change? on Twitter Share What community groups, projects, and/or initiatives are already helping our community adapt to climate change? on Linkedin Email What community groups, projects, and/or initiatives are already helping our community adapt to climate change? linkView All Ideas
Please tell us about them! We are eager to learn more about the important work already underway.
