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New exchange will help local leaders find climate resilience information that works in their area

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published May 22, 2024 at 7:10 AM EDT
Laura Hogshead, director of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency, answers questions from lawmakers about delays in the state's hurricane recovery efforts during a hearing at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.
(AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
File: Laura Hogshead, director of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency, answers questions from lawmakers about delays in the state's hurricane recovery efforts during a hearing at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

A new resource will help local and state leaders in North Carolina easily search for climate resilience information available and identify what will be most useful in their area.

Officials with the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency say the NC Resilience Exchange includes funding opportunities, a directory of experts, interactive mapping tools, model ordinances and more.

The site also includes a focus on natural and working land solutions.

The state’s Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Amanda Martin the Exchange will continue to be updated over time and is an evolving resource.

The exchange was funded through a HUD Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation award and a technical assistance award from U.S. Climate Alliance.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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