The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities offers specialty expertise and advice to community and government partners regarding how to bolster policy and practice to strengthen resilience to disasters.
Northwest Center for Evidence-Based Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
The Northwest Center for Evidence-Based Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, which is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Readiness and Response, collaborates with local, state and tribal health departments across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to enhance our region’s ability to prepare for and respond to public health threats. Learn More >
Collaborative on Extreme Heat Events
The Collaborative on Extreme Heat Events offers a forum for public health agencies serving the metropolitan areas of Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC, to share their experiences and innovations in responding to extreme heat. Learn More >
Completed initiatives
The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities has completed several key initiatives to date. Learn More >