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- The Planning Board is moving forward with the mandatory Climate Change Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRVA) as part of Sparta's master plan update, which the mayor says will be a heavy focus over the next few months. - The CCRVA identifies flooding, flash flooding, extreme rainfall, drought, extreme heat, and severe storms as primary climate risks, with flooding listed as the greatest long-term threat. - The assessment flags vulnerabilities in public infrastructure, including water supply systems, stormwater drainage, culverts, bridges, and three bridges located within FEMA flood hazard areas.

- Southern Shores Council weighs adopting the RCCP Resilience Strategy, a nine-project portfolio targeting stormwater, dune, NC 12, and utility vulnerabilities. - The Resilience Strategy's vulnerability assessment flags NC 12, Dogwood Trail bridges, fire and EMS stations, and septic systems as high-risk assets. - Town staff identified the Southern Shores Realty drainage area as the highest unaddressed NC 12 risk, adding it to the portfolio after CAT review. - Adoption would position the Town to pursue RCCP Phase 3 and 4 funding, which emphasizes natural and nature-based solutions for beach, dune, and stormwater projects.