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9 <br /> Duke Energy Foundation Grant <br /> The Orange County Sustainability Team was awarded a$25,000 Duke <br /> . Energy Foundation grant to launch a heat mapping analysis and tree <br /> —_ Resilient Community planting project—a powerful step toward fighting extreme heat in <br /> historically under-recognized communities. <br /> This initiative directly supports the county's ambitious goal of planting <br /> 10,000 trees in 10 years,while also fostering strong community <br /> partnerships,educating residents about the vital role of trees in climate <br /> The Resilient Community section of our Climate Action Plan focuses resilience,and delivering real relief from rising temperatures. <br /> on building the County's ability to withstand and recover from By strategically targeting the areas most impacted by extreme heat, <br /> extreme weather events,from scorching heat to heavy flooding.With this project advances equity,environmental sustainability,and bold, <br /> a combination of proactive strategies and adaptive solutions,we're community-driven climate solutions.With every tree planted,we're <br /> preparing to safeguard our homes,businesses,and public spaces. creating cooler,greener,and healthier neighborhoods for all. <br /> Projects & Progress <br /> STAY COOL -�- <br /> 5]89 <br /> 0 9.. D� <br /> 0Stay indoors, stay in <br /> ' the shade or limit o <br /> L_ activity to mornings <br /> and evenings <br /> Check from the Duke Energy Foundation for a heat mapping and tree planting project. <br /> Amy Eckberg,Ray Trapp,Karina Nabors,and Mel Gilles <br /> ORANGE COUNTY orangecountync.gov/Heat <br /> NUGIl1 CGIRUI IN I <br /> arm <br /> Heat Messaging&Heat Action Plan <br /> When heat came earlier than planned in June 2024,just after Governor <br /> Cooper announced Heat Action Week,Orange County formed a cross- <br /> departmental working group to develop a Heat Action Plan and a Beat it <br /> The Heat social media campaign.In the fall,representatives from each <br /> municipality gathered forces to participate in the ReBuiIdNC Planning <br /> for Extreme Heat Cohort,so that the developing Heat Action Plan would <br /> work in all levels of local government throughout Orange County. <br /> Department of Energy—Energy Futures Grant <br /> .y <br /> Orange County is a proud partner in a$500,000 Department of Energy Duke Energy"Rally for Relief"event at the Raleigh Convention Center.Karina Nabors, <br /> Energy Futures Grant,a groundbreaking initiative to develop a network Amy Eckberg,Mel Gilles and Commissioner Anna Richards <br /> of energy resilience hubs across our region.This grant supports technical <br /> assessments and community-driven planning to strengthen our ability <br /> to withstand power disruptions and build a more sustainable and <br /> resilient future in the face of climate-related storm events. <br /> 8 <br />