Resilient DC
Enhancing Partnerships, Creating Connectedness, and Improving Disaster Response and Recovery in our Nation's Capital
Resilient DC was a collaborative project sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Health that aims to bring together government and community-based partners to build a more resilient community in the face of natural and man-made disasters.
Building a Resilience Strategy
Resilient DC hosted a community forum with over 100 organizations in attendance. Initial input was gathered from all participants to develop a clear strategy and action steps for strengthening community resilience in DC.
Then workgroups organized by sector took the input and used it to develop the Resilient DC strategy:
- media and business
- social service organizations
- cultural and faith based organizations
- health care and emergency management
Perceptions of Community Resilience in DC
Percent of responders agreeing with the statements
96% of responders agree local organizations can work together to prepare and respond in the event of an emergency/disaster
89% of responders agree individuals/families can work together to prepare and respond in the event of a disaster
84% of responders agree individuals/families can rely on one another to help out in an emergency (e.g., provide each other food, transportation, etc.)
74% of responders agree individuals/families can rely on local government to provide support and aid in the event of an emergency
57% of responders agree there will be enough volunteers to support response and recovery efforts during the next emergency
50% of responders agree individuals/families are connected to at least one organization that can provide them with support in an emergency