City of Toppenish Climate Element Thank you for your interest in the City of Toppenish Climate Planning efforts. As required by Washington State House Bill 1181, passed in 2023, all jurisdictions in the state are required to add a Climate Element to their Comprehensive Plan. More information can be found here: https://www.toppenish.gov/planning-commission/page/climate-resilience-planning WA Based on UW Climate Mapping, Toppenish identified the following hazards:Drought, Extreme Heat, Wildfire, Flooding and Extreme Precipitation Question Title * 1. How concerned are you about the impact of each hazard in Toppenish? Not Concerned at All Slightly Concerned Somewhat Concerned Moderately Concerned Extremely Concerned Extreme Heat Extreme Heat Not Concerned at All Extreme Heat Slightly Concerned Extreme Heat Somewhat Concerned Extreme Heat Moderately Concerned Extreme Heat Extremely Concerned Drought Drought Not Concerned at All Drought Slightly Concerned Drought Somewhat Concerned Drought Moderately Concerned Drought Extremely Concerned Wildfires Wildfires Not Concerned at All Wildfires Slightly Concerned Wildfires Somewhat Concerned Wildfires Moderately Concerned Wildfires Extremely Concerned Extreme Precipitation Extreme Precipitation Not Concerned at All Extreme Precipitation Slightly Concerned Extreme Precipitation Somewhat Concerned Extreme Precipitation Moderately Concerned Extreme Precipitation Extremely Concerned Flooding Flooding Not Concerned at All Flooding Slightly Concerned Flooding Somewhat Concerned Flooding Moderately Concerned Flooding Extremely Concerned Question Title * 2. What health or well-being challenges due to these hazards concern you most? Question Title * 3. Please include any additional health and well-being challenges not listed above. Question Title * 4. What environmental challenges due to these hazards concern you most? Question Title * 5. Please include any additional environmental challenges not listed above. Question Title * 6. What economic and financial challenges related to these hazards concern you the most? Question Title * 7. Please include any additional financial challenges not listed above. Question Title * 8. What challenges related to buildings, roads, and services due to theses hazards concerns you most? Question Title * 9. Please include any additional building, road, or service challenges not listed above. Question Title * 10. When you think about these identified hazards, what areas in Toppenish are you most concerned about? This could include places you live, work or visit. Question Title * 11. What kinds of actions or policies should the city of Toppenish consider implementing to become more resilient to climate hazards? Take Action Now Implement in the Future Not Necessary Improved emergency response during hazard events Improved emergency response during hazard events Take Action Now Improved emergency response during hazard events Implement in the Future Improved emergency response during hazard events Not Necessary Prioritizing the conservation and/or restoration of nature areas, parks, and open spaces Prioritizing the conservation and/or restoration of nature areas, parks, and open spaces Take Action Now Prioritizing the conservation and/or restoration of nature areas, parks, and open spaces Implement in the Future Prioritizing the conservation and/or restoration of nature areas, parks, and open spaces Not Necessary Adopting land use standards to provide climate resilience such as fire-resistant building/construction standards or increasing landscaping requirements in parking lots Adopting land use standards to provide climate resilience such as fire-resistant building/construction standards or increasing landscaping requirements in parking lots Take Action Now Adopting land use standards to provide climate resilience such as fire-resistant building/construction standards or increasing landscaping requirements in parking lots Implement in the Future Adopting land use standards to provide climate resilience such as fire-resistant building/construction standards or increasing landscaping requirements in parking lots Not Necessary Prioritized investment in transportation and infrastructure upgrades such as more street trees, stormwater infrastructure, or identified evacuation routes Prioritized investment in transportation and infrastructure upgrades such as more street trees, stormwater infrastructure, or identified evacuation routes Take Action Now Prioritized investment in transportation and infrastructure upgrades such as more street trees, stormwater infrastructure, or identified evacuation routes Implement in the Future Prioritized investment in transportation and infrastructure upgrades such as more street trees, stormwater infrastructure, or identified evacuation routes Not Necessary Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Climate issues have the potential to interact with several areas of the city. Rank the following climate and resiliency sectors in order of importance: Question Title * 13. What factors should be weighed when choosing policies to implement? Rank from most to least important. Question Title * 14. What else should be considered when prioritizing city policies? Question Title * 15. Please provide your email address if you would like to be kept up to date on climate planning efforts in Toppenish. The following demographic questions are OPTIONAL Question Title * 16. Where do you live? Toppenish City Limits Outside Toppenish (Yakima County) Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. What is your age group? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 18. Do you have children under 18 in your immediate household? Yes No Question Title * 19. What best describes your household size? 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Question Title * 20. What is your approximate household income? Under $15,000 Between $15,000 and $29,999 Between $30,000 and $49,999 Between $50,000 and $74,999 Between $75,000 and $99,999 Between $100,000 and $150,000 Over $150,000 Question Title * 21. What is your race and ethnicity? American Indian or Alaska Native Asian or Asian American Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Another race Done
