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Free slides, guides, and activities to help you talk with your neighbors, friends, and coworkers about climate change together. No expertise needed.
One of the most important things a community can do is to build relationships before the emergency.
One of the most important things a community can do is to build relationships before the emergency.
Why talk with neighbors? Research shows that when disaster hits, neighbors who know each other bounce back faster. That's true even in places with less resources.
Strong social ties can be as simple as knowing each other's names, checking in, looking out for eachother, and sharing a sense of responsibility.
Getting ready is about people as much as supplies.
How to use the Toolkit
How to use the Toolkit
1: Choose a Focus
1: Choose a Focus
Pick the climate hazard that matters most to you and your neighbors.
3: Take Action
3: Take Action
Walk away with a plan, helpful resources, and stronger ties.
What is the Toolkit?
What is the Toolkit?
This toolkit is one part of Philadelphia’s new Citywide Climate Resilience Plan, led by the City’s Office of Sustainability. What neighbors shared at workshops across the city shaped this toolkit and will shape the full plan, coming in early 2027.
This toolkit was built with community leaders from across the City. It's a place to find resources, share knowledge, and most importantly, bring neighbors together. Because the most powerful thing a community can do to prepare for climate change is to know each other.
What do these words mean?
What do these words mean?
What is Climate Resilience?
What is Climate Resilience?
Climate Resilience means preparing for, withstanding, and recovering from extreme weather events driven by climate change. It also involves adapting to long‑term shifts in our environment - like having more of the year feel like summer. And it includes making proactive choices to reduce risk, such as recognizing when certain areas are too dangerous to develop or live in.
What is Climate Change?
What is Climate Change?
Climate Change means Earth's weather is changing over many years. In Philly, that means hotter summers, heavier rain, and stronger storms.
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