Resilient communities can proactively prepare for and adapt to changing conditions. They are flexible, resourceful, learn from past experiences, and prepare for future events. They can withstand chronic stressors and bounce forward from sudden shocks. Resilient communities rebound, positively adapt to, and thrive amidst changing conditions or challenges (including human-caused and natural disasters) and maintain quality of life, healthy growth, durable systems, economic vitality, and conservation of resources for present and future generations.
The Community Readiness and Resilience toolkit is focused on the process of building resilience at a community scale and helping Colorado communities be ready for whatever shocks and stressors they are facing now and may face in the future. The toolkit aims to assist local government planners, officials, and/or staff in institutionalizing resilience into planning efforts and operations by providing guidance and resources in six steps. It is intended for use at various stages of your planning journey, from those that are seasoned to those that are just getting started. You can choose where to start, jump to or reference relevant sections, or move forward at your own pace. Relevant examples, policies, ordinances, templates, and case studies are embedded throughout.
