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What Data Are Needed to Determine SLR Impacts<br />

(Dec. 09 <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Rise</strong> <strong>and</strong> Inundation Community Workshop Executive Summary)<br />

www.csc.noaa.gov/publications/inundation-workshop.html<br />

4. Data to characterize vulnerabilities <strong>and</strong> impacts of sea level rise: This<br />

includes population data, l<strong>and</strong> use, buildings <strong>and</strong> critical infrastructure,<br />

natural resources, economic information, etc.<br />

5. Community characteristics: This includes demographics, societal<br />

vulnerabilities, economic activity, public attitudes <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing of<br />

risks, etc.<br />

6. Legal frameworks <strong>and</strong> administrative structure: This includes zoning,<br />

permitting regimes, legislative restrictions, etc.

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