Community Resilience

Government Planning & Strategy

Federal and local agencies provide frameworks for infrastructure and disaster preparedness. 

  • FEMA National Resilience Guidance: A collaborative approach to building resilience across social, economic, and governmental organizations.

  • NIST Community Resilience Planning Guide: Focuses on buildings and infrastructure systems to help communities return to normal operations quickly after a disaster.

  • HUD Community Resilience Toolkit: A guide for using federal funds to mitigate natural hazards like extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires.

  • NOAA Community Resilience Resources: Offers tools for community leadership to address climate phenomena and coastal risks. 

Psychological & Social Toolkits

These resources focus on social connectivity and trauma-informed recovery. 

  • Community Resiliency Model (CRM): A trauma-informed approach teaching six primary skills (e.g., tracking, grounding, resourcing) to manage stress and biological responses to trauma.

  • CDC Community Stress Resource Center: Provides tools for reducing stress and building resilience during environmental or public health crises.

  • The 7 C's of Resilience: A framework for individuals and groups focused on competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control. 

Data & Assessment Tools

Interactive platforms used to measure vulnerability and plan projects.