Adaptation Actions Requiring Further Work This section outlines the adaptation actions that require further work (e.g. data analysis, comparison of options) or additional budget (e.g. external funding) over the next three to five years. Further work and budgeting should be based on the risk priority rating identified. Organisational Development and Corporate Services The areas of further work for the Organisational Development and Corporate Services directorate are outlined in the table below. Table : Areas of further work for Organisational Development and Corporate Services Adaptation Adaptation action Risk(s) addressed Risk number priority ODCS-1 Investigate and prioritise improving Increased rainfall intensity and High the structural integrity of existing flooding may cause inundation of Council buildings, and improving buildings, which will interrupt drainage on existing Council service provision and cause safety properties. issues for staff in buildings and when attempting to leave. ODCS-2 Shift to electronic documentation Increased rainfall intensity and Medium system, and investigate the flash flooding may cause potential for climate controlled inundation of storage facilities, or offsite storage of hardcopy increased humidity, can cause historical records. damage to historical records and IT equipment. ODCS-4 Invest in fit-for-purpose backup Increased severity and frequency Medium generators to ensure IT system of extreme events (e.g. storm, operation during power failures, in fires, flood and heatwaves) may conjunction with implementing the negatively impact power supply Business Continuity Plan and Work and make IT systems unavailable. from Home Plan. Community Wellbeing The areas of further work for the Community Wellbeing directorate are outlined in the table below. Table : Areas of further work for Community Wellbeing Adaptation Adaptation action Risk(s) addressed Risk number priority CW-4b Ensure low cost, energy efficient, Increase in heatwaves will increase Very High climate adapted housing is built negative impacts on vulnerable and available as part of the populations Housing Strategy (part advocacy project). CW-4c Develop a communications strategy to ensure that vulnerable people have access to information / strategies to deal with heatwaves. This may include investigating if vulnerable people can be targeted through HACC Assessment and Enhanced MCHN.
Adaptation Actions Requiring Further Work This section outlines the adaptation actions that require further work (e.g. data analysis, comparison of options) or additional budget (e.g. external funding) over the next three to five years. Further work and budgeting should be based on the risk priority rating identified. Organisational Development and Corporate Services The areas of further work for the Organisational Development and Corporate Services directorate are outlined in the table below. Table : Areas of further work for Organisational Development and Corporate Services Adaptation number Adaptation action Risk(s) addressed Risk priority ODCS-1 Investigate and prioritise improving the structural integrity of existing Council buildings, and improving drainage on existing Council properties. Increased rainfall intensity and flooding may cause inundation of buildings, which will interrupt service provision and cause safety issues for staff in buildings and when attempting to leave. High ODCS-2 Shift to electronic documentation system, and investigate the potential for climate controlled offsite storage of hardcopy historical records. Increased rainfall intensity and flash flooding may cause inundation of storage facilities, or increased humidity, can cause damage to historical records and IT equipment. Medium ODCS-4 Invest in fit-for-purpose backup generators to ensure IT system operation during power failures, in conjunction with implementing the Business Continuity Plan and Work from Home Plan. Increased severity and frequency of extreme events (e.g. storm, fires, flood and heatwaves) may negatively impact power supply and make IT systems unavailable. Medium Community Wellbeing The areas of further work for the Community Wellbeing directorate are outlined in the table below. Table : Areas of further work for Community Wellbeing Adaptation number Adaptation action Risk(s) addressed Risk priority CW-4b Ensure low cost, energy efficient, climate adapted housing is built and available as part of the Housing Strategy (part advocacy project). Increase in heatwaves will increase negative impacts on vulnerable populations Very High CW-4c Develop a communications strategy to ensure that vulnerable people have access to information / strategies to deal with heatwaves. This may include investigating if vulnerable people can be targeted through HACC Assessment and Enhanced MCHN.
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