California Public Resources Code

§ 71356

PRC § 71356 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 34 · Part 4.5

Statute text

(a)Within one year of an update to the Safeguarding California Plan, the Office of Emergency Services, in coordination with the Natural Resources Agency, the office, and relevant public and private entities, shall review and update, as necessary, the Adaptation Planning Guide to provide tools and guidance to regional and local governments and agencies in creating and implementing climate adaptation and community resiliency plans and projects. An Adaptation Planning Guide update shall be informed by the climate adaptation clearinghouse established pursuant to Section 71360 and the scientific assessments and recommendations in the most recent update of the Safeguarding California Plan. An Adaptation Planning Guide update shall consider the nexus between climate adaptation, community resiliency, public safety, and security, provide information and planning support for assessing climate vulnerabilities across impact sectors and regions and developing adaptation strategies that can be tailored to meet local needs, and include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(1)Guidance for coordinating adaptation planning activities among state and local governments and regional collaboratives.

(2)Adaptation planning guidance and strategies for natural hazards exacerbated by climate change.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 606, Sec. 1. (SB 246) Effective January 1, 2016.