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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221012 - Sustainability Advisory Board - Community and Neighborhood Resilience Programming Work SessionResiliency Outreach October 12, 2022 •Assessment of municipal facilities to enhance City preparedness to respond to new climate conditions and potential hazards •The following climate hazards were identified: 2019 Climate Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency Strategy •3.G.3. Develop Sustainable Neighborhoods Outreach •3.H.3. Support Business and Residential Preparedness Outreach •3.I.1. Support Community and Neighborhood Resilience Programming Climate Plan Connection Source: Bozeman Climate Plan Dashboard Next Step: Develop a community and neighborhood preparedness outreach campaign focused on actionable steps community members can take to mitigate and adapt to potential hazards Southwest Montana COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) •Association of local organizations assisting Gallatin, Madison, and Park County communities to mobilize and prepare for disasters •Monthly meetings •Red Cross of Montana, Community Health Partners, HRDC, United Way, MSU Extension, Help Center, and many more Community Partnerships Heat and Wildfire Smoke Increased Community Stress & Vulnerability Outreach Themes & Target Audiences Key Themes of Outreach 1.Awareness around the health risks associated with wildfire smoke; how to check air quality. 2.The importance of healthy indoor air quality and what residents can do to create healthy indoor spaces. 3.Awareness around the risks of extreme heat and strategies to efficiently cool homes. Target Audiences All Bozeman residents Homeowners and renters without AC in homes High risk populations (elderly, children, pre-existing conditions, etc.) Newer Bozeman residents Property owners who might be considering building upgrades Goal: Build familiarity around the topic and share City resources; get people thinking! Methods: Social Media, Webpage Key Messages •Improve indoor air quality and comfort in your home •Prep your home for next summer’s heat; start thinking about cooling options now •Learn more about available resources (City website info, rebates, weatherization programs, etc.) Phase 1 –Fall 2022 Tighten your home’s building envelope to keep warm air in during the winter, cool air in during the summer, and wildfire smoke out •Insulate and air seal your attic •Caulk and weatherstrip up air leaks around doors and windows Keep indoor air clean all year –Purchase a portable HEPA air filter •Make sure it matches the room size where you will use it •Look for EnergyStar •NorthWestern Energy $100/unit rebate for EnergyStar Rated air filters Learn more about cooling strategies to consider over the winter •Passive cooling strategies •Air source heat pumps Phase 1 Content Examples Goal: Empower residents to take steps to make their home more energy efficient and resilient to heat and wildfire smoke. Introduce long-term solutions. Methods: Social Media, Webpage, Statement Stuffer, Targeted Outreach (digital and/or print), Host a Learning Session Key Messages •Tighten up your building envelope •Consider installing an air-source heat pump for heating and cooling •Learn about rebates and incentive programs Phase 2 –Winter/Spring 2023 Consider installing an air source heat pump for heating and cooling •Air source heat pumps are energy-efficient alternatives to furnaces and air conditioners. •Heat pumps also provide air filtration. The air filtration system of a heat pump filters indoor air rather than fresh air so it can also capture airborne contaminants inside the home. Share information on IRA rebates and tax credits as it becomes available Phase 2 Content Examples Goal: Share information with residents on current heat and smoke conditions; Share short and long term solutions for residents to protect themselves from wildfire smoke and heat. Methods: Social Media, Webpage, Statement Stuffer, Targeted Outreach (digital and/or print) Key Messages •Check local air quality regularly and adjust your time outdoors accordingly •Keep indoor air clean •Strategies for staying cool Phase 3 –Spring/Summer 2023 Check Local Air Quality •Get in the habit of checking local air quality regularly •State of Montana’s Today’s Air: https://svc.mt.gov/deq/todaysair/ •Adjust outdoor activities based on air quality Keep Indoor Air Clean •Don’t add to the air pollution during times when air quality is poor •Avoid activities that create smoke or other particles indoors including anything that burns (fireplaces, gas stoves, candles, tobacco products, etc.), aerosols, and vacuuming Cool your home and save energy at the same time •Keep windows and shades closed during the day but open them during the night when it cools down (when the outdoor air quality is good) Phase 3 Content Examples Phase 1: Fall 2022 •Start outreach –get people thinking! •Provide resources on actions residents can take over the winter to prepare for next summer. Phase 2: Winter/Spring 2023 •Empower residents to take steps to make their home more energy efficient and resilient to heat and wildfire smoke. •Build heat pump awareness. Phase 3: Spring/Summer 2023 •Relevant outreach; focus on adapting to current conditions. •Immediate steps people can take to make their home safer and more comfortable. What should be added or clarified to provide actionable guidance to the Bozeman community on heat and wildfire smoke resilience? What additional engagement strategies should we consider to support heat and wildfire smoke preparedness among Bozeman’s vulnerable community members, including, but not limited to youth, older adults, outdoor workers, people with pre-existing health conditions, and the unhoused or housing insecure? Guiding Questions