Welcome to Resilient First Coast
What Does Resilience Mean?
Resilience is the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of acute shocks and chronic stresses brought about by climate change and related threats.
These threats include:
- Sea level rise
- Increased storm frequency
- Flooding
- Extreme heat
- Other natural hazards
These can impact natural systems, the built environment, health and wellness, and economic factors. Adaptations may include both nature-based and hardened infrastructure, safer housing, workforce training, and much more.
What is Resilient First Coast?
Resilient First Coast (RFC) is the regional resiliency collaborative for Northeast Florida, which includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties.
It is a formal partnership to work together to improve the resilience of the region. It is comprised of local governments, businesses, non-profit organizations, academia, and federal/ state agencies. A network of resiliency collaboratives exists in Florida and throughout the nation.
Why is a Regional Resiliency Collaborative Needed?
The collaborative provides a method to increase capacity and share resource among participants to:
Improve Outcomes
Share Best Practices
Maximize the Value of Ongoing Work
Provide a Cohesive & Unified Voice
Assemble Regional Grant Applications
About the Regional Resilience Action Plan
Developed by the Northeast Florida Regional Council and the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, this five-year action plan outlines a unified approach to increasing resilience across Northeast Florida. With participation from over 20 organizations and stakeholders from seven counties, the plan addresses regional challenges such as flooding, heat, and hurricanes.
The plan defines shared goals, identifies local and regional vulnerabilities, and provides actionable strategies for governments, utilities, nonprofits, and businesses to strengthen resilience together—far beyond what any single entity could accomplish alone.
Vulnerability Assessment Portal
Explore regional climate resilience data with our Vulnerability Assessment Portal. This tool compiles scientific modeling and reports to help communities understand risks like flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather. Stay informed and access regional assessments to support planning and preparedness efforts.
Regional Resilience & Vulnerability Assessment Resources
Access key resources to support resilience planning in our region. The Regional Action Plan provides local governments with adaptable strategies to address climate challenges, while the Supplemental Manual for Vulnerability Assessments expands on state guidelines with additional insights and best practices.
*These are living documents and will be updated as new data, information, and methodologies become available. Additional changes including graphics, refinement, and other formatting will be forthcoming pending funding from the Florida Department of Environmental protection.
Leadership Team
Anne Coglianese
Co-Chair
Jessica Beach
Co-Chair
Fara llami
Coordinator
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General Resilience & Climate Change Resources
