Every community in the country has or can be affected by natural disaster. Storms, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other major events can have a devastating effect on both individual lives and the economies and environment on which those people rely.
The purpose of the Foundation for Community Resilience is to provide awareness, education, and tools to help community members prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
The Foundation will focus on empowering communities with the resources needed to understand the risks, explore options, and take action to create resilient communities which are better prepared and equipped to protect life, livelihoods, and properties in the event of a disaster.
Foundation for Community Resilience
The Foundation for Community Resilience supports a range of programs to inform and prepare communities, fortify homes, protect vulnerable populations, and streamline recovery efforts, particularly in regions most affected by severe weather events like storms, wildfires, floods, and blizzards.
The Foundation selects programs based on the fit with our mission and the impact to the communities in which they will be implemented. We look for programs which will tangible and measurable impact in the following areas:
The objective of the Foundation for Community Resilience is to engage with communities to help them understand risks and options they can take in order to minimize or mitigate the impact of major weather events or other disasters.
Preparedness and resilience is an ongoing process of assessment, response, and analysis which requires constant communication and collaboration between property and business owners, residents, local and state governments, utilities, and Federal agencies.
President
Andrew Kruger is a dynamic and accomplished executive with a proven track record of building and leading innovative organizations.
Vice President and Treasurer
Hannah Duke is a Baton Rouge native whose passion for public policy began in high school, where she worked for the governmental affairs group,
Secretary
Lois Hill is the founder and owner of Bennett Restoration Services, bringing over 25 years of expertise in affordable housing counseling and
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Shawn Ledig is the Co-Founder of Delta AgroFiber Solutions, where he leads innovation in sustainable hemp solutions for bioplastics, biochar,
Liam is an experienced business leader with over 30 years’ experience shaping and implementing transformative solutions which deliver...
Shawn Pedersen is a third-generation residential builder and owner of Focus Construction, where he has successfully built over ......
Herb Tremble A Florida resident with a diverse career spanning across multiple states and countries in Central and South America,
Damon Sotomayor brings over 25 years of experience in strategic leadership and relationship management to their role as a Board Member
Your contribution helps protect lives, fortify homes, and accelerate recovery efforts.
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