Resilience Planning Boosts Disaster Preparedness
Utilities and city governments are enhancing disaster preparedness through resilience planning to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. Jacksonville, Florida, and New Bern, North Carolina, are leading efforts to reinforce infrastructure and educate communities. Jacksonville's JEA utility has trimmed 1,300 miles of trees, replaced 3,300 utility poles, and upgraded electrical cabinets to prevent disruptions during floods. New Bern has implemented flood-management devices and secured $6 million for stormwater improvements. Both cities emphasize public outreach, hazard mitigation, and collaboration with state and national stakeholders to ensure readiness for hurricanes, flooding, and other natural disasters.
