Resources: Local Governments
The Basics
- Build resilient communities
Use this C2ES Toolkit and explore this US Climate Resiliency Database to see how other communities are building resilience to environmental change and learn what your area can do.
- Utilize available funding
Explore federal funding for local governments that want to mitigate environmental disasters, and a database of all Utah funding opportunities.
- Get connected
Join
Utah Renewable Communities, a coalition of cities, counties, and other municipalities that are working to launch a default net-100% renewable electricity option for customers of Rocky Mountain Power.
Additional Resources
Resilient and Prepared Communities
A guide to help your community develop a Heat Action Plan and be prepared for coordinated action during an extreme heat event.
Drinking Water Emergency Preparedness
Documents and guidance for communities to prepare and navigate a drinking water emergency.
The Drought Guide was developed with the National Drought Resilience Partnership for localities as a quick guide to drought forecasts, to consider how drought can affect infrastructure operations, and provide mitigation planning tools.
This Utah Flood Hazards and Floodplain Management page provides resources for communities, counties, and Tribal Lands to prepare for and mitigate floods.
Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool
Access powerful data and GIS mapping that can help improve the capacity of local officials to understand disaster impacts and the potential challenges to resilience their communities face.
Funding Opportunities
Utah cities and counties can administer C-PACE projects to reduce energy use, which can benefit them through new investment, job opportunities, energy savings, and improved air quality.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Low Income Communities
This guide helps state and local staff connect with EPA initiatives that can assist them in expanding or developing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives that benefit low-income communities.
The Center for Rural Development is the home of the Rural Opportunity Program that helps local governments and businesses grow and prosper.
