Building Resilient Communities Jacqueline Yannacci Community Preparedness and Resilience Services July 18, 2012
Feb 22, 2016
Building Resilient Communities
Jacqueline YannacciCommunity 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 Making connections and building trust Facilitating collective action around disaster cycle as
well as other community conditions Build on strengths
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Red Cross Role Traditional offerings
Preparedness Education and Mitigation Partnerships Health and Safety
New Area – focus on community level preparedness and resilience
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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
EngagingNetworks
3. MonitoringProgress
1. Understandingthe Community
4. ReassessingGoals and Movingforward with the
Network
2. CraftingSolutions andTaking Action
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Case Study: Homestead, FLDaycares 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
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
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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
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Early Pilot Results
Six months 145 organizations 82% made new connections 93% stronger relationships 100% “I can impact preparedness”
Questions/Comments?