Climate Change Data

Washington County Emergency Management Agency

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce potential damage, injury and loss of life from severe winter storms, flooding, summer storms, and wildfires
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce potential damage, injury and loss of life from severe winter storms, flooding, summer storms, and wildfires
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce potential damage, injury and loss of life from severe winter storms, flooding, summer storms, and wildfires

Environmental Challenges

  • Aging infrastructure (roads, culverts, dams)
  • Limited funding for mitigation projects
  • Declining population and tax base
  • Vulnerability to severe winter storms, flooding, summer storms, and wildfires
  • Limited staff resources devoted to hazard mitigation
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maximize use of 406 funds through Public Assistance Program
  • Public education campaigns on hazard mitigation
  • Assist municipalities in applying for grants for infrastructure protection (generators)
  • Promote continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
  • Evaluate and update mutual aid agreements among fire departments
  • Notify municipalities of available grants to improve local firefighting capabilities

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased flooding from sea level rise and extreme precipitation
  • Coastal erosion
  • Ice storms
  • Wildfires
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed