The time to plan for and begin preparing your infrastructure for the impacts of climate change is now. As infrastructure is replaced, updated or installed, consider taking into account the impacts of what a warming climate will bring to your jurisdiction or region.
Miami is doing just that, as highlighted in the article:
Before sea level rises, Miami Beach officials want to raise West Avenue 1½ to 2 feet. The key word in the article's headline is "before." If you wait for the impacts to be taking place it will be too late.
Being proactive allows for a phased approach that is more cost effective and allows for the adaptation measures to be spread out over time.
Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.
