{"id":79204,"date":"2022-09-14T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T17:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=79204"},"modified":"2022-09-20T14:08:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T18:08:45","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Climate Change as a Homeowner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How is climate change predicted to impact homeowners? How can you prepare for the potential threats?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists predict there will be millions of climate refugees over the next few decades. Whether or not your home is directly threatened by climate change, that could mean major changes for you, and preparing for the worst is better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/plan-for-the-worst-hope-for-the-best\/\">hoping for the best<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to prepare for climate change as a homeowner, according to expert advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-for-severe-weather-climate-refugees\">Preparing for Severe Weather &amp; Climate Refugees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How climate change will affect you depends in large part on where you live. <strong>Odds are that you\u2019ll fall into one of two categories: You\u2019ll either be forced to move, or you live in an area those people will flock to. <\/strong>Either way, learning how to prepare for climate change may help you and your loved ones through the worst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-global-warming\/\">effects of climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millions of people around the world will soon find their homes threatened by wildfires, floods, and drought as a result of climate change<\/strong>, according to scientific models<strong>. <\/strong>One study from the Columbia Climate School projected that climate change will uproot anywhere from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.climate.columbia.edu\/2021\/09\/14\/climate-migration-projections\/\">48 million to 216 million people<\/a> by 2050, while the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) predicted up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zurich.com\/en\/media\/magazine\/2022\/there-could-be-1-2-billion-climate-refugees-by-2050-here-s-what-you-need-to-know\">1.2 billion climate refugees<\/a><em> <\/em>worldwide by 2050\u2014that\u2019s about 15% of the current world population. In the US alone, we\u2019re likely to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propublica.org\/article\/climate-change-will-force-a-new-american-migration\">millions of people fleeing the South and Southwest<\/a>, moving toward New England and the Pacific Northwest to escape the deadly heat.&nbsp;These changes have already begun: For example, Australia is being asked to take in as many as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climate-refugees.org\/spotlight\/tag\/Australia\">3,000 Pacific Islanders every year<\/a>, and tens of millions have already been forced to flee their homes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2020\/07\/23\/magazine\/climate-migration.html\">Southeast Asia and Africa<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climate-refugees.org\/spotlight\/tag\/Australia\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deciding how to prepare for climate change depends on where your home is located.<\/strong> If you live in a coastal region, you may find your home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2020-02-03\/mapping-migration-in-the-face-of-climate-change\">threatened by rising sea levels<\/a> as the polar ice caps melt. If you\u2019re in an area that\u2019s already prone to high temperatures, like the US Southwest, you might find the summer heat <a href=\"https:\/\/impactlab.org\/map\/#usmeas=absolute&amp;usyear=2020-2039&amp;gmeas=absolute&amp;gyear=1986-2005\">going from uncomfortable to deadly<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your area isn\u2019t directly threatened by climate change, it&#8217;s still worth learning how to prepare<\/strong> <strong>for a host of other related problems. <\/strong>Sudden, large influxes of climate refugees will create serious economic and logistical issues in the places they flee to. The White House recently released a report saying that, unless there are large-scale efforts to prepare housing and infrastructure ahead of time, the waves of immigrants are likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Report-on-the-Impact-of-Climate-Change-on-Migration.pdf\">overwhelm cities\u2019 abilities to support them<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Climate Change as a Refugee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re in an area that may be severely harmed by climate change, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/article\/preparing-effective-evacuation-plan\"><strong>make an evacuation plan<\/strong><\/a>. Figure out where you and your loved ones will go: perhaps someplace where you have family or friends to support you, or else a city that\u2019s likely to avoid the worst effects of climate change. If it\u2019s practical, look into leaving before it becomes an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to know what you\u2019ll take with you if you have to evacuate. You\u2019ll need food, medical supplies, toiletries, and important documents like your passport or birth certificate. <strong>Have a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/how-to-build-the-ultimate-bug-out-bag\/\"><strong>\u201cbug-out bag\u201d<\/strong><\/a><strong> ready to go in case you need to leave quickly, such as if a wildfire is approaching.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do if Your Area Becomes a Climate Refuge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to prepare for climate change is also important for homeowners living in an area where climate refugees are likely to flee to. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propublica.org\/article\/climate-change-will-force-a-new-american-migration#:~:text=Such%20a%20shift%20in%20population%20is%20likely%20to%20increase%20poverty%20and%20widen%20the%20gulf%20between%20the%20rich%20and%20the%20poor.%20It%20will%20accelerate%20rapid%2C%20perhaps%20chaotic%2C%20urbanization%20of%20cities%20ill%2Dequipped%20for%20the%20burden%2C%20testing%20their%20capacity%20to%20provide%20basic%20services%20and%20amplifying%20existing%20inequities.\">Brace for some dramatic changes<\/a>\u2014your city is likely to become a lot more crowded, meaning that housing and basic necessities like food could become more expensive, and jobs may be scarce. If possible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/415207\">start preparing for that financial hardship now<\/a>: Build up your savings and look for stable, long-term investments to support yourself through hard times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, no matter which group you end up in, it\u2019s important to think about what opportunities this population shift might hold. Some scientists have predicted that, while the southern and western US collapse, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.aal4369\">Pacific Northwest and New England will see corresponding economic growth<\/a> as people move to those areas. So, don\u2019t just think about how you\u2019ll escape\u2014think about where you\u2019ll end up and what you could do to make a living in a rapidly growing area. For example, you might invest in housing or start a small business to cater to the influx of newcomers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How is climate change predicted to impact homeowners? How can you prepare for the potential threats? Scientists predict there will be millions of climate refugees over the next few decades. Whether or not your home is directly threatened by climate change, that could mean major changes for you, and preparing for the worst is better than hoping for the best. 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