Reduce Your Risk: Integrating Adaptation into Local Planning

This video is part of PREP-RI, an online module series developed to increase the capacity of municipal officials and staff to make effective decisions supporting resilience in Rhode Island. The PREP-RI Adaptation Module explores how communities can integrate hazard mitigation and climate adaptation strategies into local planning and decision-making. The module introduces site-based approaches to reduce risk from flooding, sea level rise, and other climate impacts while supporting long-term community resilience. Topics include: • Site-based hazard mitigation and adaptation strategies • Integrating adaptation into comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances • Local planning tools and policy approaches • Rhode Island community case studies and real-world examples This training is designed for planning board members, zoning and historic district officials, municipal staff, elected leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about resilience planning in Rhode Island communities. Learn more about PREP-RI: seagrant.gso.uri.edu/prep-ri