Building a Resilient Community
Defining Resilience
Resilience refers to the ability of a community to prepare for, withstand, and recover from shocks or stresses, such as natural disasters, climate change, economic downturns, public health crises, and other disruptions.
Comprehensive Approach
Building resilience to hazards requires a comprehensive approach that involves a range of stakeholders — from local government to state and federal government agencies, to non-governmental organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and neighborhoods, as well as individual community members.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
It is imperative that, together, we focus on resilience in order to build sustainable and adaptable communities. Resiliency requires continuous support, capacity-building, and collaboration. By empowering communities with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance community resilience, we can foster sustainable development and better prepare for future challenges.
Community Resilience Planning
LA County Community Disaster Resilience Project
The Los Angeles County Community Disaster Resilience (LACCDR) project is a collaborative effort that aims to engage community-based organizations in providing leadership and partnership to promote community resilience in the face of public health emergencies, such as pandemics and disasters. This effort is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Learn how you can participate in the LA County Community Disaster Resilience Project: Community Disaster Resilience Prepare 2 Respond.
Resilient Los Angeles
A resilient Los Angeles is a city that is safe, livable, and prosperous no matter the stresses and shocks. The stronger our foundation is today, the more prepared and connected we are to withstand a major event and to emerge even stronger. And, as many Angelenos know, it is a matter of when, and not if, a catastrophic event will occur.
Resilient Los Angeles focuses on the pressing challenges and opportunities that will shape our city today and for future generations. The City will address preparedness for disasters, the economic security of all Angelenos, the threats of climate change, and aging infrastructure. Learn more about the Resilient Los Angeles plan here.