Danvers Takes On Climate Crisis With New Resiliency Plan

DANVERS, MA — Danvers is looking to do its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the launching of its first Climate Action, Sustainability, Preservation and Resiliency plan.

Resilient Danvers aims to identify strategies to reduce green gases and increase emergency preparedness for catastrophic flooding and storms that are increasing with climate change.

"Danvers Electric foresees a community where everyone can thrive in the face of climate change and utilize energy responsibly," said Clint Allen, Assistant Utility Director of the Electric Division. "Embarking on the climate action planning process will put the town on a path towards community resiliency and a healthy environment for everyone who lives and works in Danvers."

The plan will initially include an online survey for residents and business owners. There will also be focus groups and the development of a Climate Action Advisory Committee.

"We value what matters to our residents and business owners — they are the experts on what this community needs to be safe, vibrant and viable," Town Manager Steve Bartha said. "Our goal is to listen and learn from them about what Danvers should prioritize in the CASPR plan."

The new Resilient Danvers website can be found here.

The town said the site will be update often to keep the community informed on its progress.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)