Signs of Extreme Weather Dangers and What to Do
Danger signs of local emergencies
It has historically been very difficult for communities to get access to information and data that would show the many layers of pollution sources in their neighborhoods.
This is one effort CEED conducted in Minneapolis and St. Paul to start to bridge this gap and develop tools for communities to start to access that information themselves. The Twin Cities EJ Mapping Tool provides information about sources of pollution in a community and lets a user compare environmental risks across neighborhoods based on race and income. In seeing the distribution of vulnerabilities across our neighborhoods and communities, we can be informed and continue to promote a common understanding of environmental risks amongst ourselves.
In 2020, CEED performed an update to the tool in partnership with University of Minnesota Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA). CEED gathered feedback from community members and grassroots partners on what would be most useful to represent on the map. Over an iterative process we updated data sources that are currently illustrated on the tool. (Footnote: All the data sources that are used in the tool are publicly accessible. No new information was collected or analyzed as part of the development or update of this tool). While this map notes various burdens impacting communities, we were also intentional in noting areas of resiliency and pride throughout neighborhoods (e.g schools).
The long-term intent is that this tool is useful from a community basis in assessing cumulative sources of pollution; potential coordination needs across multiple regulatory agencies; and needs for building local climate resiliency.
Expand the “layers” tab indicating larger themes within the map to show various demographic and pollution information in the Twin Cities.
Interact with the EJ Atlas online to see complete information in your own neighborhood.