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APPENDIX H EMISSION REDUCTION <br /> RESILIENT COMMUNITY <br /> ImpactAction steps Emissions <br /> CR 1.1.1 Conduct annual reviews and updates of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan Low <br /> CR 1.1.2 Organize quarterly meetings with stakeholders to assess the implementation Low <br /> of the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan <br /> CR 1.1.3 Produce an annual report on mitigation plan progress, seeking a 5% improvement Low <br /> each year beginning in 2030 <br /> CR 1.1.4 Seek funding through FEMA hazard mitigation grants Medium <br /> CR 1.2.1 Develop a comprehensive communication plan for climate threats by 2026 Medium <br /> CR 1.2.2 Partner with at least four community leaders, nonprofits and schools annually Low <br /> to disseminate the communication <br /> CR 1.2.3 Conduct monthly training sessions on the use of social media for Low <br /> climate threat communication <br /> CR 1.3.1 Develop and implement a program offering discounted electric-powered generators Low <br /> to at least eight lower-income residents per year beginning in 2032 <br /> CR 1.3.2 Organize an annual information campaign about the electric-powered generator Low <br /> discount program <br /> CR 1.4.1 Identify potential public facilities that can serve as resilience hubs by 2030 and amend Medium <br /> the Unified Development Ordinance to allow for these by right in certain zoning districts <br /> CR 1.4.2 Prioritize the allocation of funding for preparation of these facilities Low <br /> CR 1.4.3 Organize resilience hub preparation and training sessions for facility staff Low <br /> CR 2.1.1 Develop a five-year plan to disincentivize the use of wet ponds Low <br /> CR 2.1.2 Partner with higher education resources within the County(UNC-CH, Durham Tech) <br /> to perform research and test pilot programs aimed at creating resilience with Low <br /> climate change. Plan for one research project per year beginning in 2027 <br /> CR 2.2.1 Develop and implement comprehensive riparian ecosystem restoration plan and Low <br /> relevant floodplain management policies <br /> CR 2.2.2 Partner with Arts Commission to create murals using heat reflectant paint on <br /> County properties that do double duty as a resiliency measure but also to inform Low <br /> and educate the community about climate change and its impacts <br /> CR 2.2.3 Do a study to evaluate reducing unnecessary parking spaces to Low <br /> decrease impervious surfaces and create more green spaces. <br /> CR 2.2.4 Promote light-colored roofs and/or a minimum specified reflectance Low <br /> for commercial roofs when new or at replacement <br /> CR 2.2.5 Promote alternative cooling strategies like shade trees,green roofs, and building awnings. Low <br /> Determine and enact standards for new buildings (supportive of BE 1.2.2) <br /> CR 3.1.1 Organize annual public events to increase climate impact awareness Low <br /> CR 3.1.2 Establish partnerships with at least two schools or community organizations <br /> like Urban Sustainability Solutions who can support rain garden installations Low <br /> and green infrastructure education in the community <br /> CR 3.2.1 Provide climate resiliency information in newsletters geared for the business community Low <br /> CR 3.2.2 Organize bi-annual networking events focused on climate preparedness and resiliency Low <br /> CR 3.2.3 Promote the sustainable business toolkit Low <br /> CR 3.3.1 Utilize the Climate Action Tracker to record progress on the Triangle Regional Resilience Low <br /> Assessment planning document <br /> 8 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />