The city looks to fill in the gaps of inequity during times of crisis.
in February that the city is still in the planning phase for resilience hubs, but that it plans to use the $3 million earmarked for hubs by December 2024 and also seek further funding. While city leaders have high hopes, advocates who work directly with low-income residents are wary.
“They like to set these expectations for people, and it’s unattainable. … There’s so many hoops people have to jump through.”The city plans on mirroring GAVA's climate navigator program, Coudert said. Stipend-paid neighborhood block leaders would keep communities informed throughout the year and assist homebound individuals who need alternate transportation to nearby resilience hubs.
Three types of resilience hubs will meet different levels of need, said Coudert. Small gathering hubs will serve as passive resource and cooling/warming centers with limited water and snacks; relief hubs will be larger, well-stocked resource centers; and grid-independent hubs will be 24-hour shelter-capable centers, though they won't always be activated.
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