US EditionBoston leaders take steps to protect city from climate emergencies
- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stated the need to improve sidewalk clearing after icy conditions affected travel this week, leading to over 1,200 citations issued for uncleared sidewalks.
- Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett identified coastal flooding, inland flooding, and extreme heat as major climate threats to the city, emphasizing a $75 million capital fund for resilience projects.
- Mayor Wu emphasized a focus on accessibility for those using wheelchairs during winter weather, stating that preparing for climate events must happen before storms strike.
- The city has planted over 5,000 trees since 2022 to combat extreme heat, and initial investments in resilience are noted to be more effective than post-disaster repairs.
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Mayor Michelle Wu says Boston planning for ‘extreme weather events’ as effects of climate crisis intensify
BOSTON — Following recent weather disasters across the county, the Boston mayor outlined Thursday how the city is preparing for when more severe heat, coastal flooding, or extreme weather events hit here.
Boston issues 1,200+ tickets for icy sidewalks as officials prepare for major climate events
After a winter storm and frigid temperatures left Boston streets icy for days, Mayor Michelle Wu acknowledged the need to “do a better job” clearing sidewalks during a press conference on Thursday.
More than 1,200 citations issued to property owners who failed to clear sidewalks in Boston after storm - The Boston Globe
"It is very important for the collective safety of everyone that we remember sidewalks need to be cleared within three hours after the end of a snowfall event," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.
Boston leaders address climate resilience amid federal funding concerns
Boston has received a lot of financial help from Washington over the years to make the city more resilient to climate change. Some are now wondering if that’ll change as the Trump administration pushes to cut government’s costs. “We want to protect Boston right now, and the benefit-cost ratio to protecting the communities, the businesses, the neighborhoods here, is very positive,” said Brian Swett, the city’s chief climate officer. Mayor Michell…
Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Preparations for Climate Emergencies - Caught In Dot
City reinforcing emergency response processes while also implementing long-term resilience plans BOSTON – Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks with long-term [...] The post Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Pre…
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