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Building Resilient Communities

Building Resilient Communities. Jacqueline Yannacci Community Preparedness and Resilience Services July 18, 2012. What makes a disaster resilient community? . Whole Community View Takes into consideration community conditions Spotlight on: Community engagement and empowerment

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Building Resilient Communities

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  1. Building Resilient Communities Jacqueline Yannacci Community Preparedness and Resilience Services July 18, 2012

  2. What makes a disaster resilient community? Whole Community View Takes into consideration community conditions Spotlight on: • Community engagement and empowerment • Making connections and building trust • Facilitating collective action around disaster cycle as well as other community conditions • Build on strengths 2

  3. Red Cross Role • Traditional offerings • Preparedness Education and Mitigation • Partnerships • Health and Safety • New Area – focus on community level preparedness and resilience

  4. Community Resilience Strategy Learn how to identify hazards, risks, and assets Plan initiatives that leverage resources from the participants and broader community Utilize Red Cross preparedness tools and best practices in field Monitor progress and reassess goals 4

  5. Case Study: Homestead, FL Daycares unprepared, motivated to improve, interest from organization that supports them Network includes local EMA, utility company • Surveyed daycares on current preparedness levels • Conducted small exercise • Conducted a panel of experts in key areas • Setting up sister sites Adding new stakeholders as they go

  6. Case Study: Biloxi, MS • Asian American community wanting to connect and build trust with larger community • Co-sponsored diversity training • Media coverage – sparked interest from Deputy Fire Chief • New network sponsored by fire department focused on Hispanic and Asian American communities

  7. Successes and Challenges • Does not take a lot of financial resources, does take staff time • Let the community drive focus and action, balance with guidance • Flexible application of strategy • Less dependent on government

  8. Early Pilot Results Six months • 145 organizations • 82% made new connections • 93% stronger relationships • 100% “I can impact preparedness”

  9. Questions/Comments? Jacqueline.yannacci@redcross.org

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