“It is clearly necessary to design and build infrastructure that sustains less damage and recovers more readily after major events.”—community planner John Shardlow. John shares a guide to #resilient#infrastructure planning and investments. https://t.co/Z3QLSngzaK
During stressful times, communities rely on each other. Now is the time to check in w/neighbors to see how you can help each other before & after a disaster.
You can also volunteer w/@SacramentoCERT to help your community during a disaster.
Learn more:https://t.co/paXMw7VWA4
It’s normal to exp emotional distress during a flood or fire. Simply anticipating the possibility of what could be lost/destroyed during a disaster can cause people to exp overwhelming anxiety/lose sleep - you are not alone! Call/text @samhsagov helpline for support & counseling
Instead of trying to 'tidy up' nature, let's give it a chance and enjoy the results! By not over-mowing or weedkiller-spraying small verges and patches of land like this one, we can help struggling pollinating insects like bees and butterflies 🐝
Although we've been operating for 60 years, many of you are only recently hearing about our agency. Here's something cool that you may not have known about us. #CAWater#DYK
If you live in an urban community, you can take steps to reduce the UHI by planting vegetation (especially shading trees), swapping in energy-efficient appliances💡(contact @SMUD), and installing green or cool reflective roofs. Learn more about UHI: https://t.co/6d3LB2jCbb (4/4)
Have you ever noticed it feels hotter walking on concrete pavements compared to standing on a field of grass? You’re not alone – it is a phenomenon called the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Cities are often several degrees warmer than nearby rural areas for many reasons🌡️ (1/4)
We are thinking about developing a coop model to allow our members to create for profit projects that increase community resilience. Legacy Business: Our opportunity to build wealth, economy, and culture https://t.co/rC4v59vVEg
Positive emotions like gratitude, joy, kindness, & love can come from helping others 😍🙏. Acts of generosity can add meaning and purpose to your life, even in the face of a disaster such as a flood. Be the backbone of your neighborhood🏡! Learn more: https://t.co/zvQTR4dLvt
Individual resilience leads to community resilience! Be resilient by developing healthy coping skills, volunteering, or getting trained in CPR and First Aid to help your community recover from disasters 🚑🏥
Today we joined @CA_DWR, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, @usbr, and many other water agencies in presenting @CaWaterBoards with our detailed, voluntary, collaborative plan to benefit fish, farmers and the Bay-Delta. https://t.co/nRqtKujwJw #CaWater#YubaRiver
Coping with stress in healthy ways is key during times of disaster recovery. Taking care of your community means taking care of yourself! Practice yoga, meditate, eat healthy, & rest to reduce your stress and to be the most helpful to your community during times of disaster🧘♂️
So what exactly should you have ready if you had to evacuate? Here is a quick evacuation guide.
Today’s Flood Homework:
- Use your smartphone or a camera to video or take pictures of the inside and outside of your home.
*There are NO current evacuations in #SacCounty*
Are you decluttering your life?
It may be tempting to take the junk to the dump, leave it on the curb or hand off a mass of unsorted goods to a charity that may not want or need them, but we have options! Check out https://t.co/OPnetG1m48 to learn where to recycle near you! ♻️🌎
Are you signed up for Placer Alert? It’s our free service that keeps you informed during emergencies in #PlacerCounty. Sign up at https://t.co/ggAJs4vtFK.