Coastal Hazard Resilience Planning in California
It Takes a Comprehensive Approach
Sea level rise and coastal flooding are impacting California’s coast
Integrating various local planning initiatives will help us protect our communities. Unity in thought and approach will make our region stronger and more successful.
A comprehensive and cohesive planning approach will pay great dividends. Most importantly, the community will evolve to be in a better position to weather coastal hazards. Other benefits include reduced duplication of effort, lowered potential for policy conflicts, streamlined public outreach, and increased eligibility for implementation funding.
Plans discussed in this reference guide:
- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Adaptation Plan
- General Plan
- Local Coastal Program
This information is brought to you by the following partner organizations:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- U.S. Geological Survey
- California Coastal Commission
- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
- California Ocean Protection Council
- California State Coastal Conservancy
- Federal Emergency Management Agency