Colorado s Long Term Recovery and Resiliency Together. A stronger Colorado.
What is Resiliency? His continued dedication to the emergency response and preparation of the citizens of the San Luis Valley
Colorado Recovery Office Established September 2013 Build back better, stronger and more resilient.
Recovery Office Three Major Objectives: 1. Set Priorities 2. Deliver results with urgency 3. Build for the future
Recovery and Resiliency Crossfunctional team to drive towards action, transparency, and results Interdisciplinary challenges require interdisciplinary solutions
Summary of Impacts and Resources As of Housing 1/27/2015 Nearly $4B in impact. $1.6 billion allocated from Federal, State and non-governmental sources Infrastructure/ Watersheds Economic $623.3M estimated impact $2.7 B estimated impact $556.1M estimated impact $364.3M unmet Need $670.5M unmet need $453.5M unmet need 16,555 households received FEMA Assistance $66m Flood Insurance $61.7M FEMA Individual Assistance $88.5M allocated through CDBG-DR $80M SBA loans for housing 1204 total FEMA Public Assistance Projects $450M allocated through FHWA $412M projected Public Assistance projects $84.1M allocated through CDBG-DR 382 businesses served through SBA, 216 applications for assistance through CDBG-DR $29M SBA loans $25m allocated through CDBG-DR for economic recovery $13M allocated for agriculture recovery
Communities Coming Together
Moving forward Support to Local Communities
How are we looking at resiliency?
The ability of communities to rebound and positively adapt to or thrive amidst changing conditions or challenges including disasters and changes in climate and maintain quality of life, healthy growth, economic vitality, durable systems and conservation of resources for present and future generations. - Colorado Resiliency Working Group
Colorado Resiliency Framework The State is in the process of drafting resiliency framework Framework will serve as a resource for local governments, businesses, non-profits and individuals Will support, cultivate and empower a culture of resilience at the state and local level Not simply government solutions meant to empower the whole community and tap into a sense of personal responsibility that defines us as Coloradans. Make resiliency apart of our way of life. Coordinated effort with this framework and HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition
Infrastructure Transportation Water Wastewater Solid Waste Energy Communications Public Facilities Green Infrastructure Watersheds & Natural Resources Environmental Streams Water Quality & Capacity Ecosystem/Natural Habitats Economic Small Business Agriculture Tourism Commercial Environment Jobs Diversity State/Federal Leadership Team Colorado Recovery Office State Executive Officers Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination Federal Advisors Housing Affordable Housing Accessibility Range of Housing Options Durable Materials Energy Efficiency Insurance Community Land Use Smart Growth Floodplain Management Mitigation Governance Planning Capabilities Culture Health & Social Access to Services Physical & Psychological Health Social & Economic Well- Being Education Communication Resource Sharing 1 2
Key to Empowering Communities:Public Engagement Survey at www.coloradounited.com/resilient 7 Focus groups across Colorado Boulder, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood, Lyons, Milliken One-on-one meetings Nominate your Resiliency Heroes, # COresilient and www.coloradounited.com/resilient Public Hearings and Webinar on National Disaster Resiliency Competition 3.18.15
Focus Group Findings
National Disaster Resiliency Competition What can NDRC bring to Colorado? Public Outreach: Focus Groups, Interviews, Survey, Public Hearing and Webinar 3.18.15 Submitted Colorado s Phase One NDRC Application on March 27, 2013. Should know in June please visit www.coloradounited.com and click the resiliency button for more information and updates. Nominate your Resiliency Heroes, # COresilient and www.coloradounited.com/resilient
Molly Urbina Chief Recovery Officer Molly.Urbina@state.co.us Nominate your resiliency Hero:www.ColoradoUnited.com @counited and # COresilient Thank You!