Resilience Hub Network in Austin, Texas

To prepare and respond to the increasing local impacts of climate change, people need trusted community spaces they can turn to for safety and supportive services. Resilience Hubs can help provide relief during extreme weather events and other emergencies when paired with emergency planning, disaster response, and sheltering plans. This report outlines methods used to establish a Resilience Hub program in Austin, incorporates direct community input through the Austin Area Sustainability Indicators survey, describes the work to date in Austin, and outlines potential next steps.