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Tulsa

United States

Tulsa is focusing on enhancing its climate resilience through technology-enabled solutions, even though there are no specific climate hazard projections reported. The city has developed initiatives in energy, including battery storage backup power systems for both residential and commercial applications, ensuring energy continuity during outages. Moreover, Tulsa is implementing communication and community readiness strategies by utilizing early warning systems and alerts for a range of hazards, covering heat, wildfires, air quality, floods, and water-related issues. These current and proposed actions reflect a proactive approach toward safeguarding the community and infrastructure, positioning Tulsa to be better prepared for any potential future climate challenges.

Deployed Solutions

Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Tulsa.

Tulsa Ready Mobile Emergency Alert and Disaster Preparedness App

The Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency launched the Tulsa Ready App for smartphones to create a more interactive public communications...

Resilient Community Hubs with Renewable Energy and Battery Backup

Several existing community and activity centers have been identified as desirable locations for the establishment of hardened neighborhood facilities...

Recommended Solutions

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