SANTA ROSA – On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the Recovery and Resiliency Framework which serves as a vision and approach for how Sonoma County will recover and emerge more resilient from the October 2017 wildfires. The Framework was prepared by the County’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency in collaboration with other County departments and agencies, cities and other jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders.
“In 2017, a catastrophic wind storm created a regional fire siege that destroyed homes, took lives, and tested our resilience. We have responded in force. Those who lost their homes have led the way, showing true strength and resolve as they manifest the transition from victims, to survivors, to thrivers,” stated James Gore, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “We as leaders have followed suit, leveraging the urgency of this moment to drive progress on recovery while reaching further and deeper into the need to become the most resilient County in the Nation. This framework and its mandate for action demonstrates that commitment. Whether faced by natural disasters, manmade events, or economic downturns, Sonoma County’s vibrancy in the future will depend upon our ability to stand strong and drive progress in spite of the external pressures we face.”
The Framework draws from the structure, functions, roles, and principles in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Disaster Recovery Framework and focuses on five key strategic areas: community preparedness and infrastructure, housing, economy, safety net services, and natural resources. It is a culmination of input provided by community members and stakeholders during an extensive community engagement period that included seven countywide community meetings, an online survey, and feedback meetings with over 80 community organizations and local partners.
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