This is a robust example of a vulnerability assessment that 1) looks at a wide range of hazards, impacts, and sectors and 2) stands out from the crowd by being particularly action-oriented.

The cross-departmental team leading the assessment process went a step further than is typical for vulnerability assessments by classifying all identified climate risks on a scale from "accept risk" to "to action", giving stakeholders a clear path forward in identifying climate adaptation priorities for Olympia's 2045 comprehensive plan update (which the vulnerability assessment directly informed).

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