Build retaining walls
Build retaining walls to fortify slopes using concrete, steel, and other hard materials.
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Build retaining walls to fortify slopes using concrete, steel, and other hard materials.
Clear vegetation and debris from drainage systems and clear drains more frequently to prevent clogging and flooding, especially before major storms. Determine appropriate maintenance schedule
Increase the frequency of vegetation clearance cycles to ensure overgrowth and broken/fallen vegetation is cleared before storms.
Implement local heat awareness campaigns on the dangers of extreme heat events. Encourage people to stay inside during extreme heat events, and if outside, to
Rocky in-stream techniques (e.g., riffles, spurs) involve constructing rocks strategically in streams to help dissipate water energy and reduce flooding. Work with relevant agencies and
Based on flood projections and flood history, elevate bridges to prevent inundation and reduce service disruptions.