Resiliency Program

The Resiliency Program, a division of the Office of Resilience and Asset Management, strives to make Pinellas County more resilient to current vulnerabilities and future conditions and to promote the wise use of resources through internal governmental practices and external community services.

Quick Facts

What is resiliency?

Resiliency, or resilience, is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant threats with minimum damage to society, the economy, and the surrounding environment, including physical infrastructure.

In short: The capacity to prepare and adapt

What is the value of resiliency?

The dollar value of resiliency depends on the specific context of the project, but some broad estimates are available. For example, a Pew Research Center study found that every $1 invested in disaster mitigation saves $6.

Accomplishments

Developing the County’s first Resiliency Action Plan

This action plan will set the foundation for all of the County’s resiliency policies and initiatives.

Developed a Sea-Level Rise Tool for Capital Planning

The County developed a guidance tool to help ensure that Pinellas County buildings, roads, bridges and other infrastructure are resilient to the impacts of sea-level rise and flooding.

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