Community Preparedness & Resilience Workshop Resource List
Thank you for attending our Community Preparedness & Resilience Workshop — a hands-on, interactive event focused on building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities. Your participation helps make your community and our region better prepared. Please take some time to explore the resources recommended during the workshop below!
Community resilience planning
- Climate.gov: Steps to resilience
Understanding and preparing for heat risk
- NOAA: Heat Index
- OSHA: Heat exposure/hazards
- NWS: Heat safety tips and resources
- Heat.gov: Science and information to reduce heat risk
Understanding and preparing for wildfire risk
- USDA: Wildfire risks to communities
- Firewise: Preparing your home for wildfires
- Fire Ready: Self-assessment checklist
Understanding and preparing for flooding
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
General preparedness and training resources
- Ready.gov: Emergency preparedness resources
- TN.gov: Emergency preparedness information
- DIY: Emergency supply list
- TN.gov: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- TN.gov: Guide to Starting or Revitalizing CERT
- American Red Cross: How to do compression-only CPR
Energy resources
- DIY: Home Energy Audit Checklist
- AppVoices.org: Explaining energy savings in 90 seconds
- AppVoices.org: DIY tips for energy efficiency: Heating and cooling