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22* 'it <br />Increasing Citizen Interest <br />in Resiliency <br />The Marshall Fire heightened citizen awareness of the necessity for resiliency in public <br />policies and actions. Residents may expect more: <br />Building codes that incorporate resilience principles. e.g., flood -proofing and wind - <br />resistant construction, fire-resistant materials, and wind -rated windows <br />Land use and zoning policies that incentivize or require development in areas that are <br />less vulnerable to extreme weather or wildfires <br />Hazard mitigation plans that identify, prioritize, and finance projects that reduce <br />community vulnerability to disasters. <br />Emergency preparedness plans that prioritize vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly, <br />disabled, low-income) <br />Local planning policies that prioritize green infrastructure and nature -based solutions <br />for stormwater management, e.g., rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavement <br />Sources: Babcock, K Schubert, S., & Schubert, S. (2018). Land use planning for natural hazard mitigation: Strategies, <br />tools, and policies for reducing the impacts of natural disasters. Routledge, https://www.coloradohometownweeldy. <br />com/2023/03/14/louisville-city-council-approves-placing-community-resilience-sculpture-on-main-street/ <br />