Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio The Eastern Carolina Council of Governments region includes Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne counties. The Eastern Carolina Council of Governments is working with NCORR’s RISE Program to develop a portfolio of priority projects that strengthen regional resilience. This multi-phase effort includes a forward-looking vulnerability assessment, the identification of 5-10 high-priority projects and a list of the actions needed to implement each proposed project. A diverse stakeholder partnership is guiding the project to ensure that the scope of work reflects local priorities. The Eastern Carolina COG is offering project guidance, a local leader has been hired by the NC Rural Center to provide facilitation support and Tetra Tech is providing technical assistance. Get Involved Public Workshops Project Updates Project Contacts Public Workshop #1: Understanding Vulnerability from the Local Perspective April 12, 2022: 10–11 a.m. and 6–7 p.m. | April 23, 2022: 10–11 a.m. During this workshop, community stakeholders learned about the Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio Project and provided feedback on regional response and recovery strengths and weaknesses. Participants also had a chance to share personal experiences with disaster preparedness and recovery, and engage in small group discussions about climate hazards. Didn't make it to the workshop? Have additional input to contribute? You can still participate! Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio Public Survey (open through Friday, June 17) Eastern Carolina Region: Identify Problem Areas (open through Friday, June 17) If you would like to receive occasional news about the project, please subscribe to email updates. For more information about the state's RISE initiative in the Eastern Carolina COG region, contact NCORR Resilient Communities Program Manager Brian Byfield. For information about the program's local activities, contact RISE Mid-East Region Facilitator Schumata Brown. Technical Assistance Lead: Jim Bass (Tetra Tech) If you are interested in joining the Eastern Carolina Stakeholder Partnership, please reach out to any of the regional contacts listed above. Project Overview Step 1. Vulnerability Assessment The first phase of the project is the development of a vulnerability assessment. This analysis brings together science and local knowledge to paint a picture of hazards in the region and how they may change in the future. Step 2. Propose and Prioritize Projects The second phase of the project is the development of a portfolio of several projects that have regional benefits for resilience. Proposed projects could include construction projects, nature-based solutions, outreach and capacity building activities, or planning and policy developments. The regional benefit could come in many forms, such as reducing downstream flooding, offering a resource to multiple local governments, or crafting a pilot project with replicability in other places. A critical component of developing the portfolio is finding achievable paths to implementation, including funding sources and capacity considerations. The region will have the opportunity to select a project for seed funding from the Duke Energy Foundation RISE Accelerator Grant Program. Resource Documents The RISE effort builds on analysis and planning conducted over the last several years. These resources include: Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Hurricane Matthew Resilient Redevelopment Plans River Basin Studies North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan
Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio The Eastern Carolina Council of Governments region includes Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne counties. The Eastern Carolina Council of Governments is working with NCORR’s RISE Program to develop a portfolio of priority projects that strengthen regional resilience. This multi-phase effort includes a forward-looking vulnerability assessment, the identification of 5-10 high-priority projects and a list of the actions needed to implement each proposed project. A diverse stakeholder partnership is guiding the project to ensure that the scope of work reflects local priorities. The Eastern Carolina COG is offering project guidance, a local leader has been hired by the NC Rural Center to provide facilitation support and Tetra Tech is providing technical assistance. Get Involved Public Workshops Project Updates Project Contacts Public Workshop #1: Understanding Vulnerability from the Local Perspective April 12, 2022: 10–11 a.m. and 6–7 p.m. | April 23, 2022: 10–11 a.m. During this workshop, community stakeholders learned about the Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio Project and provided feedback on regional response and recovery strengths and weaknesses. Participants also had a chance to share personal experiences with disaster preparedness and recovery, and engage in small group discussions about climate hazards. Didn't make it to the workshop? Have additional input to contribute? You can still participate! Eastern Carolina Regional Resilience Portfolio Public Survey (open through Friday, June 17) Eastern Carolina Region: Identify Problem Areas (open through Friday, June 17) If you would like to receive occasional news about the project, please subscribe to email updates. For more information about the state's RISE initiative in the Eastern Carolina COG region, contact NCORR Resilient Communities Program Manager Brian Byfield. For information about the program's local activities, contact RISE Mid-East Region Facilitator Schumata Brown. Technical Assistance Lead: Jim Bass (Tetra Tech) If you are interested in joining the Eastern Carolina Stakeholder Partnership, please reach out to any of the regional contacts listed above. Project Overview Step 1. Vulnerability Assessment The first phase of the project is the development of a vulnerability assessment. This analysis brings together science and local knowledge to paint a picture of hazards in the region and how they may change in the future. Step 2. Propose and Prioritize Projects The second phase of the project is the development of a portfolio of several projects that have regional benefits for resilience. Proposed projects could include construction projects, nature-based solutions, outreach and capacity building activities, or planning and policy developments. The regional benefit could come in many forms, such as reducing downstream flooding, offering a resource to multiple local governments, or crafting a pilot project with replicability in other places. A critical component of developing the portfolio is finding achievable paths to implementation, including funding sources and capacity considerations. The region will have the opportunity to select a project for seed funding from the Duke Energy Foundation RISE Accelerator Grant Program. Resource Documents The RISE effort builds on analysis and planning conducted over the last several years. These resources include: Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Hurricane Matthew Resilient Redevelopment Plans River Basin Studies North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan
