Climate change results in extreme weather changes. Dry areas become drier and wet areas become wetter.
Catastrophic storms devastated tropical countries such as the Philippines. Things could even get worse as scientists expect a 4°C temperature rise by 2100.
Survival lies in staying dry as much as possible. Make sure that your house is ready for severe rainfall pattern changes.
For starters, fix faulty roofing and drainage systems. For a long-term solution, consider storm-proofing your abode.
2. Stay Cool
On the other end of the climate change equation is the scorching heat. Drought and heatwaves are byproducts of this weather condition.
As the rest of the world is experiencing today, high temperature is a deadly health hazard. Studies show that five million people die every year due to heat-related sickness.
Your goal is to stay cool and hydrated by:
drinking at least eight glasses of water every day
conserving water so that you don’t run out of it
growing plants and trees in your backyard to provide shade
3. Flood Proofing
Apart from above, water also comes from below. For the past few decades, the world has experienced an alarming degree of flooding.
The deluge could wreak havoc even on places far from any body of water. There is no best way to adapt to drastic changes but preparation.
Flood-proof your home by:
keeping your valuable items on an elevated ground
not paving over your yard to let rain drain away
getting your properties insured keep valuables, precious items, and documents on higher ground
4. Extreme Weather Preparation
Climate change makes extreme weather almost normal. But the advancements in meteorology are crucial in coping with this condition.
More so, the availability of information increases our awareness of its impact. We can now prepare for the worst.
Common Factors to Consider in Climate Change Preparedness:
It affects transportation resulting in problems with mobility.
It disrupts basic services such as water, food, and health.
There is no instant solution to solve the climate change crisis. The change also doesn’t only have to come from a single sector.
Even if a whole Third World country reduces its carbon footprint to zero it is still not enough. Major damage has been done.
What the world need is a holistic approach. That means rich or poor, everyone must adapt.
The goal is to pressure institutions to create climate-friendly economic and political policies. These policies must adapt to the pressing concerns brought about by climate change.
Consider this. A lion’s share of the population lives in cities all over the world.
History teaches us that most cities rose near rivers and other bodies of water. And due to climate change, sea levels continue to rise at an alarming level.
You know how this story ends, right? That is why it is wise to move out from low-lying areas.
If you are planning to build a house, choose a location far from coastal zones. Better yet, opt for locations sitting on the hillside or any elevated topography.
8. Be Healthy
Climate change will encourage the spread and development of diseases. In 2021, for example, Filipinos displaced by typhoon Goni became more vulnerable to coronavirus.
Climate change preparedness is also about having a sound mind in a sound body. Extreme weather conditions demand extreme endurance.
Here’s an infographic guide that you can use. Feel free to download, save and share it with your loved ones:
Speaking of community, the battle against climate change is a collective one. Again, you cannot do it on your own.
Though climate change preparedness is about acting now, it’s also a long-term struggle. If you think you are experiencing the worst right now, imagine what would happen to your children.
The goal is to create a culture of preparedness by promoting awareness. You can do this by sharing. Sharing includes the distribution of resources and knowledge through a preparedness community.
Looking for more Climate Change Preparedness stuff online? Check out this mind-blowing vid by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell:
Knowing how to prepare for climate change requires broad understanding. It is crucial to grasp the fact that this particular issue is political as much as environmental. After preparation comes taking action.
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