Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative

Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative The Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRCRC) is a membership network encompassing the 6-county Sacramento Area.

CRC is a coalition program of the Local Government Commission and a member of ARCCA.

Even as the hottest season of the year comes to end it is important to be aware of the ways that we can continue to stay...
09/27/2022

Even as the hottest season of the year comes to end it is important to be aware of the ways that we can continue to stay engaged and advance climate adaptation efforts throughout the Capital Region and the state of California. The graphics below include resources on how to stay up-to-date with the latest in climate adaptation efforts and information on the latest advancements in the field.

Extreme heat often exacerbates the severity of other climate impacts. Regardless, there are steps that we can take to en...
09/15/2022

Extreme heat often exacerbates the severity of other climate impacts. Regardless, there are steps that we can take to ensure we stay informed and prepared for these compounding climate impacts! Some resources on how to better prepare for seasonal wildfires, drought, and decreased air quality can be found below.

The benefits of increasing our urban tree canopy are numerous. Not only can planting more trees in our communities beaut...
08/31/2022

The benefits of increasing our urban tree canopy are numerous. Not only can planting more trees in our communities beautify our neighborhoods, increase air quality, and improve urban water management, they also alleviate the most severe impacts of extreme heat!

More information on these benefits and additional resources on how to plant more trees in our communities are available in the graphics below.

The impacts that high temperatures can have on our housing are numerous. However, there are solutions available for both...
08/16/2022

The impacts that high temperatures can have on our housing are numerous. However, there are solutions available for both homeowners and renters. Whether it is working to reduce energy consumption or utilizing no-cost strategies to keep our living spaces cool, there are steps we can all take to keep our homes cool during the summer! Find some of those resources below:

Extreme heat can have lasting, damaging impacts on our transportation infrastructure. The hottest days of the year can l...
08/09/2022

Extreme heat can have lasting, damaging impacts on our transportation infrastructure. The hottest days of the year can lead to damage to our roadways as pavement begins to soften and expand. This can also create “rutting and potholes, particularly in high-traffic areas and can place stress on bridge joints. Heat waves can also limit construction activities, particularly in areas with high humidity.” - U.S. EPA Climate Impacts on Transportation.

In addition to the direct impacts on our transportation infrastructure, high temperatures can also impact how we utilize that infrastructure. Public transit can become dangerously hot during the peak temperatures of the summer. This is why it is important to take certain precautions to ensure that how we commute is as safe as possible.

Cooling centers can save lives during the hottest days of the year! These community spaces often provide a place for com...
08/02/2022

Cooling centers can save lives during the hottest days of the year! These community spaces often provide a place for community members to get cool during the hottest summer days. Cooling centers are often held in community spaces such as libraries, schools, or religious centers.

In addition to providing a space to get cool, these centers may also offer some life saving resources such as food, water, and health services. You never know when you might need to access a cooling center so it is important to know where they are located and when they are open.

We are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. While everyone is susceptible to the worst impacts of extreme heat...
07/26/2022

We are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. While everyone is susceptible to the worst impacts of extreme heat certain groups such as the unhoused, the disabled, children, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. Alongside being more vulnerable to heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, these groups often have less reliable access to the resources they need to keep cool and properly regulate their core body temperature.

Even if you yourself are not a member of one of these vulnerable groups, you can still work to ensure that those around you are prepared for the heat. Additional resources for adapting to extreme heat can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/specificgroups.html

There are steps that we can all be taking in our day-to-day to prepare ourselves for the hottest temperatures of the yea...
07/18/2022

There are steps that we can all be taking in our day-to-day to prepare ourselves for the hottest temperatures of the year. Whether it is making sure you are sleeping in a cool area or staying aware with the most up-to-date information, we must all work to build our own personal resilience to extreme heat!

During this time of year, extended exposure to extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related health safety concerns...
07/11/2022

During this time of year, extended exposure to extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related health safety concerns. Exposure to extreme heat conditions can lead to a variety of health risks. Alongside heat stroke, extreme heat conditions can have significant negative impacts on both your physical and mental health while exacerbating existing health conditions.

In addition to leading to heat stroke, increases of 10 degrees Fahrenheit from average daily temperatures may lead to “decreased reports of positive emotions like joy or happiness, and increased reports of negative ones like stress or anger, when compared to average daily temperatures of 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 16 degrees Celsius).” It is important during this time of the year to be aware of weather conditions, especially when spending extended periods outside.

More information on the health impacts can be found here: https://www.nrdc.org/experts/juanita-constible/extreme-heat-takes-toll-our-mental-health #:~:text=One%20study%20found%20that%20temperatures,10%20to%2016%20degrees%20Celsius

Extreme heat is dangerous and, unfortunately, it is getting worse throughout the Capital Region. Scientists predict that...
07/07/2022

Extreme heat is dangerous and, unfortunately, it is getting worse throughout the Capital Region. Scientists predict that in less than 50 years Sacramento will likely be as hot as Phoenix, with extreme temperatures becoming increasingly common. While it is becoming increasingly hard to avoid the heat, if you stay informed and take certain precautions, you can stay cool during the hottest months of the year!

03/30/2022

Join CRCRC and LARC for a conversation on solutions to extreme heat at our upcoming webinar Building Community Resilience: Extreme Heat Strategies and Funding from Los Angeles and Sacramento, on 4/18/22 from 1:00 - 2:30pm! This event will feature experts with insights on cool roof and cool pavement implementation and insights into emerging strategies! Find the agenda here: https://bit.ly/BuildingCommunityResilienceAgenda

Register here: https://bit.ly/BuildingCommunityResilience-Part1

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