An Act relative to broadening the scope for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

This bill expands the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program in Massachusetts to provide broader support for towns and cities addressing climate change risks. It directs the state secretary to offer financial grants, technical planning help, and implementation funding so local communities can assess their vulnerabilities and update their existing plans. Additionally, the legislation requires the creation of a statewide catalog of identified climate risks and the establishment of metrics to measure the program's success. These changes directly affect municipal governments by increasing their access to resources for building resilience against climate impacts.