CSP Resilient Communities Network Toolkit

This page is designed to assist local officials in creating a more resilient community. It connects local leaders with information, recommendations, and checklists that will help them methodically build resilience in five functional areas: (1) Safety and Security, (2) Food, Water, Shelter, (3) Health and Medical, (4) Energy, (5) Communications

Users are encouraged to employ a “building block” approach to improving community resilience by moving through three “levels” of preparedness:

Level 1 – Basic – Emergency Preparedness
Example – Flooding, Winter Storm or Civil Disturbance

Level 2 – Intermediate – Major Disaster Preparedness
Example – Hurricane or Major Earthquake

Level 3 – Advanced – Catastrophic Disaster Preparedness
Example – Major Solar Storm or HEMP Attack

To further explore each of these topics, click on the hyperlinks and download the available PDFs to provide to your emergency managers.

1. Safety and Security

  1. Law Enforcement and Security
  2. Fire and Rescue/EMS
  3. Emergency Management
  4. Continuity of Government
  5. All Public Facilities

2. Food, Water, Shelter

  1. Food
  2. Potable Water Supply
  3. Shelter and Housing

3. Health and Medical

  1. Medical Care
  2. Public Health

4. Energy

  1. Electrical System Hardening & Backup
  2. Fuel Supply

5. Communications