More cities and towns would take actions to mitigate the effects of increasing global temperatures and to prevent damage from natural disasters. The region would put fewer new buildings in harm’s way, and will make strategic investments to protect vulnerable areas. Well maintained infrastructure would be more resilient to disasters.

Current research suggests that Metro Boston is facing a future in which: temperatures could exceed 90 degrees on 30 days per year (twice the current number); sea levels along the Metro Boston coastline could rise at least 24 inches, increasing storm intensity and causing up to $94 billion in coastal property damage during this century; and river flooding is projected to impact twice as many properties and cost twice as much in damage. Currently, 95% of municipalities in the MAPC region are preparing or have already completed pre-disaster mitigation planning documents.

Objectives:

• All municipalities will have up-to date Pre-Disaster Mitigation plans.
• All municipalities will be fully implementing their Pre-Disaster Mitigation plans.
• The region will have no structurally deficient dams.
• The region will have limited new growth in flood zones.