HS1-2
Create and distribute climate vulnerability related emergency
communications/outreach materials available in multiple languages and
platforms.
HS1-3
Add climate awareness and preparedness elements to public health
programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income
households.
HS1-4
Collaborate with partners and municipalities to organize a transportation-assistance program for individuals without access to
vehicles.
HS1-5
Develop a toolkit for Emergency Response using the EOM resources
available on the Kane County Emergency Management website and state and
federal training to publicize the tool kit to ensure residents are aware
and have access to the resources.
HS1-6
Conduct, or hire a consultant to conduct a needs assessment of
accessible community centers for extreme weather or other emergency
situations. Create a development improvement plan, if needed.
HS1-7
Identify a sustainable funding source for increased utility assistance
for low-income residents, including support for energy efficiency
projects, such as weatherization.
HS1-8
Increase availability to cooling mechanisms in low-income housing and
rental units (e.g., air conditioning units, fans, window screens).
HS1-9
Consider establishing or updating Nuisances And Property Maintenance code to manage and mitigate mold or fungus. Include references to requirements in rental license.
HS1-10
Establish a Resilient Home inspection referral list to provide
voluntary on-site home reviews to identify possible resilience
improvements such as flood mitigation strategies, improved
weatherization, vegetative shading, etc. Explore a partnership with
other agencies including local governments, public entities, ComEd, and
local schools. Note, this action may be implemented in collaboration
with energy efficiency, fuel switching, and solarization actions in the
Buildings and Energy section of this plan.
HS1-11
Collaborate with partners to ensure public safety staff is properly
trained to recognize and respond to physical and behavioral signs of
heat related illness. Conduct, or hire a consultant to conduct climate change impacts and adaptation training for law enforcement, fire, first responders, and utilities. Promote equity in hazard mitigation, and
emergency response and recovery activities, and consider populations
most vulnerable to weather-related emergencies in all plans and
exercises, including evacuation routes, transportation for vulnerable
population groups, shelter in place locations, back-up power operations,
extended access to fuel/power sources and drinking water, etc.
HS1-12
Prepare public health agencies and health care providers to address
health impacts of climate change including heat and vector related
illnesses and wildfire smoke.