Including the closely related term extreme weather.
… are not resilient to extreme weather, with poorly ventilated buildings and flats at greater risk of overheating. London is also already water stressed, and population growth will put further pressures on public water supply. These impacts will increase existing pressures on public health and wellbeing, infrastructure, the economy, local services and the natural environment. The London Environment Strategy…
… will not be felt equally across the borough. People who are less able to prepare for, respond to, and recover from extreme weather will be most vulnerable to climate change impacts. Residents living in more deprived areas are more likely to live in poorly ventilated homes with limited access to green space, and lack the financial capacity to prepare for floods and heatwaves. Very young children, elderly…
… CLIMATE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 17 7 EXTREME COLD Unpredictable extreme weather is likely to increase due the climate crisis. Evidence suggests that the threat posed by extreme cold within the context of climate change is less likely to occur than other risks, but when it does it can have devastating effects. BRENT EXTREME COLD RISK MATRIX Likelihood by 2040 Impact BRENT COUNCIL…
… vulnerable people, planning, and delivering the best outcomes possible during extreme cold. Further Investigation Consider developing a SWIMS (Severe Weather Impacts Monitoring System) model for Brent. Further Investigation Review the distribution of Cold Weather Alerts in Brent to ensure that alerts reach those that need to take action. Actions should be clear for key organisations and based on Cold…
… a year and after extreme weather events. •• If you have a hard outdoor surface, try swapping to loose stone or gravel for parking spaces, or decking for patios, to make it easier for water to soak throughthe ground. Extreme Heat •• Contact the council and volunteer your business to become a “cool space” where residents who live in homes which are at risk of overheating can come…