If you don’t already know your neighbors, it’s time to meet them. Getting involved in local groups and projects—think community gardens, book clubs, neighborhood organizations, PTAs, kids’ sports teams, or local events—can be a great way to build authentic, long-term relationships within your community. Another way to help strengthen your local community is to ensure that it has a climate resilience and adaptation plan. If such a plan exists, there’s a good chance you can find it and read it online. If there isn’t a climate resilience plan for your community yet, it’s time to start advocating
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