Playbook
Climate Resilience
The purpose of the Climate Resilience Playbook is to prepare the whole community to the impacts of a changing climate in Saskatoon.
Climate Resilience Goals
Homes & Buildings
Safe and resilient homes and buildings can withstand damage from hazards like storms and flooding and offer protection from increased summer temperatures and wildfire smoke.
Heat & Wildfire Smoke
Climate change is increasing the number of very hot days and overnights that don’t cool off. At the same time, Saskatoon is seeing more days with very poor air quality from wildfire smoke and can expect to see even more.
Emergency Response
Saskatoon’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) works with emergency response agencies, critical infrastructure partners, and residents to respond to extreme heat, cold, smoke, and weather events that pose hazards in Saskatoon.
People, Organizations & Communities
A climate resilient community is made up of people who are healthy, well, and connected. Adapting to climate requires action from the whole community: individuals, households, businesses, organizations, and government.
Natural & Built Infrastructure
City infrastructure and services, including natural infrastructure, may be impacted by severe storms, heavy rainfall, weather whiplash, and hotter summer temperatures, as well as increasing demands for water and electricity utilities.
Employee Health & Safety
Increasing extreme heat, storms, and wildfire smoke pose new and increasing hazards for outdoor and indoor workplaces. As an employer, the City will need to take steps to continue to provide a safe workplace.