2019 Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency Strategy

In 2019, the City of Bozeman developed a Climate Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency Strategy to assess local climate impacts, prioritize vulnerabilities, develop adaptation strategies, and an action plan for resiliency. In the coming years, Bozeman is projected to be impacted by extreme heat, floods, drought, decreased snowpack, more extensive, frequent and intense wildfire, and more severe winter storms.

The Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency strategy included an assessment of municipal facilities and strategies to for the City to better withstand a changing climate while building resilience in delivering its services. 

• Project Fact Sheet for 2019 Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency Strategy
• City Commission Final Presentation on 2019 Vulnerability and Resiliency Strategy 

Climate Plan Connection

The 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan built off the findings from the 2019 Vulnerability Assessment & Resiliency Strategy to pair mitigation goals with resiliency goals as the overarching vision for the plan.

Resiliency is addressed throughout the entire plan. Focus Area 3: Vibrant and Resilient Neighborhoods has a specific focus on resiliency. Learn more about progress in this area by visiting the Climate Plan Dashboard. 

Be Prepared – Resiliency Resources

Think ahead – Take action now to help keep your family and community safe during extreme weather events and natural disasters. 

• Sign up for the Gallatin County Community Notification System
• Build a basic disaster supply kit to keep at home
• Prepare your home to for summer heat waves and wildfire smoke events
• Learn about the City’s water supply, drought management, and how to help conserve water
• Get in the habit of checking the local outdoor air quality
• Be prepared for winter storms

Community Resources 

• Ready Gallatin
• Human Resources Development Council 
• Community Organizations Active in Disaster 

Vulnerability & Resiliency Strategy in Action

The Bozeman Public Safety Center was completed in 2022. It was designed and constructed to Essential Services Standards to withstand extreme weather.

It provides 72 hours of backup power and is capable of serving as a backup Emergency Operations Center (OPS). The facility is energy storage-ready to take advantage of the 264kW solar PV system.

The facility showcases structural and operational resiliency, energy and water-efficient building design, and best practices in stormwater management to encourage water infiltration. The facility will provide advanced Indoor Air Quality management and monitoring for Fire Department staff.