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Section 2. Climate Vulnerability and GHG Emissions | 23Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 Building a Resilient Community for Future Generations The CAP 2.0 focuses on not only reducing emissions but also building a resilient community. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the importance of understanding climate vulnerability through the lens of public health, emergency responses, quality of life, and those who are disproportionately impacted. The investments the City makes today will allow Pleasanton to shape what the community will look like, not just for current residents and visitors, but for children, grandchildren, and all future generations. • Some community members are more vulnerable to climate change impacts, including children, older populations, people with chronic health conditions, low-income households, and communities of color. • Addressing climate vulnerability can build resilience to a broad range of crises and hazards, including natural disasters, water shortages, and public health crises—all of which are expected to increase as a result of climate change. • Some of the most cost-effective strategies for increasing resilience and preparing for pandemics involve investing in essential public health infrastructure, including water and sanitation systems, increasing community awareness and education, and increasing emergency response systems. Shoring up the local economy, especially small, local businesses, is another important opportunity to cost effectively prepare for public health and climate emergencies. • By coordinating planning efforts, multiple economic challenges generated by crises from climate change and other impacts can be addressed simultaneously. Did you know? Individual action is just as important as City action to ensure community resilience. Read on to learn what you can do!