Climatic Recovery: Brownfields as Backdrops to Community Health and Resilience Suzi Ruhl, JD, MPH Senior Attorney Advisor Office of Environmental Justice, US EPA September 3, 2015 Brownfields Conference 2015 Chicago, IL

Mapping the Session for Climatic Justice Environmental Justice Climate Resiliency Community Based, Multi Stakeholder Success Story Inventive and Transformational Strategies

Environmental Justice Vulnerable Overburdened Environmental Justice: Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies Overburdened Populations: Minority, low-income, tribal, and indigenous populations or communities in the United States that potentially experience disproportionate environmental harms and risks as a result of greater vulnerability to environmental hazards Vulnerable Populations: Groups of people especially at risk to impacts of a major storm due to their location or because they are overburdened and lack resources or have less access to services Understanding Environmental Justice (EJ)

EJ Disproportionate Impact Factors Proximity and Exposure Cumulative ImpactsPhysical Infrastructure Susceptible PopulationsUnique Exposure Pathways Ability to Participate in Decision- Making (social capital) P S S T Y R C E H E O S L S O G R I S C A L

National Direction: Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8) National Preparedness Aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters. Resilience Ability to adapt to changing conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from disruption due to emergencies.

National Disaster Recovery Framework: Nine Core Principles Individual and Family Empowerment Leadership and Local Primacy Pre ‐Disaster Recovery Planning Partnerships and Inclusiveness Public Information Unity of Effort Timeliness and Flexibility Resilience and Sustainability Psychological and Emotional Recovery

Who We Are The New Haven MOMS Partnership is a coalition led by mothers, community-based providers, local and state government, national partners and academic institutions committed to the vision and mission of maternal and child wellbeing Mission The mission of the New Haven MOMS Partnership is to transform service delivery systems for mothers and children through community and neighborhood-based resources dedicated to wellness; thereby strengthening generations of families to flourish and succeed. Success Story

Mapping Relationships: Brownfields & Emotional Health

Success Model: EJ, Resiliency and Behavioral Health Hubs: New Haven, CT Focus: Emotional wellness Community Ambassadors Evidenced based Patient centered care Design: Partnership of academic, private sector, community organization, clinical care Assets: $4-8 million Hurricane Sandy SSBG Social Impact Bonds

X, People Y, Place Z, Transformative Collaborations Transformational Strategies