San Francisco's bureaucracy is hindering it from adapting to worsening flood risk due to human-caused climate change, according to a new report from the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury.
With at least 23,700 residents likely harmed by inland flooding, the city needs a more comprehensive approach to climate resilience integrated into all departments' work.
The jury highlighted the creation of ClimateSF, an interdepartmental agency aimed at helping the city adapt to flooding, but noted the lack of clarity on infrastructure projects and spending related to climate change resilience.
Future stormwater is expected to overwhelm the city's current storm and wastewater infrastructure, further complicating the challenges posed by rising sea levels and extreme precipitation on a hilly landscape.
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