Resilient Counties Initiative
Hurricanes, wildfires, economic collapse and other disasters can be natural or man-made, acute or long-term, foreseeable or unpredictable. Preparation for and recovery from such events requires both long-term planning and immediate action.
NACo works to strengthen county resiliency by building leadership capacity to identify and manage risk, and allow counties to become more flexible and responsive. Through the use of sustainable practices and infrastructure, counties will be better prepared to address these issues in a manner that can minimize the impact on local residents and businesses, while helping counties save money.
Through the initiative, NACo:
- Develops strategies to foster economic growth and competitiveness;
- Educates counties on techniques for implementing resiliency and sustainability strategies;
- Provides tools for counties to educate their communities on resiliency initiatives;
- Identifies ways to leverage changing conditions and take advantage of new technologies and innovation; and
- Facilitates an open exchange with the private sector.
Resource
Emergency Management in County Government: A National Survey
As Washington zeroes in on disasters, counties must stay at the table
"From FEMA to Congress, there’s a growing appetite for reform. That’s good news. But let’s be clear: Reform without local input isn’t reform, it’s a missed opportunity."
NACo disaster task force extends work into fall
NACo's Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force will continue its work into the fall, following key developments including the release of the FEMA Act discussion draft and heightened engagement with the FEMA Review Council.
Insurance incentives fortify against disasters
La. insurance commissioner: "The federal government needs to look at what Louisiana and other states are doing when it comes to prioritizing funding and resources for individuals and state and local governments that are building resiliently."
Diversion project spells relief from Fargo-area flooding
After suffering several top-10 worst floods in just a few years, Cass County, N.D. citizens voted for a sales tax that funds a massive diversion project that should protect the growing region from the Red River’s swells.
Pacific Northwest counties prepare for ‘The Big One’
Counties in Oregon and Washington are preparing for the devastating earthquake and tsunami that scientists say is coming in the next 50 years.
Volunteer program trains Florida county staff to help during hurricanes, other emergencies
Orange County, Fla. trains, certifies and deploys non-essential county staff to respond to emergencies.
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Program Contact
Danny Tomares
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