Build a Community Resilience Hub
This toolkit brings the lessons learned from Vermont's 2023-2024 floods to communities everywhere. Start planning your hub today.
Works even when the internet doesn't.
2023 and 2024 Floods Left Vermont Communities Scrambling
When the waters rose, government response was slow. Resources were scattered. People needed to organize supplies, volunteers, and information, but had no clear framework.
Neighbors became first responders by necessity, not by choice.
Frontline Responders Created This Toolkit
Community organizers, mutual aid groups, and flood survivors documented what actually worked. The result: a free, tested framework any community can use to build resilience before disaster strikes.
We made this because we needed it when the waters rose.
Before, During, and After
Before
Map assets, build networks, prepare supplies, and train volunteers before disaster strikes.
During
Coordinate response, track needs, manage volunteers, and communicate with your community.
After
Track recovery progress, support rebuilding, and strengthen long-term community resilience.
What's Inside the Toolkit
Three comprehensive modules covering every phase of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. All content works completely offline.
Introduction
Learn what a Community Resilience Hub is and how to use this toolkit to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Knowing Your Community
Map community assets, identify vulnerable populations, and understand the unique characteristics of your area.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Build emergency kits, create response plans, and prepare for immediate disaster response.
Baseline Resilience
Strengthen everyday community systems for food, shelter, tools, and mutual support.
Downloads
Access printable checklists, forms, and templates to support your hub's work.
Built With Grassroots Partners
In collaboration with frontline responders, community organizers, and mutual aid networks across Vermont:
Access Ecologies
Community Resilience Organizations (CROs)
Community Resilience for the Waterbury Area (CReW)
Cooperation Vermont
Lamoille Area Recovery Network (LeARN)
Land Access and Opportunity Board (LAOB)
Kingdom United Resilience and Recovery Effort (KURRVE)
Northeast Kingdom Organizing (NEKO)
Rose Core Collective
Rural Vermont
Works Without Internet After First Visit
When disaster strikes, internet often goes down first. This toolkit was built to work completely offline, so you'll have access to all resources when you need them most.
Visit With Internet
Load this site once with internet to automatically cache all 28+ pages
Go Offline
Disconnect from internet or enable airplane mode
Everything Works
All content, checklists, and tools work normally offline
Complete Privacy
Any information you enter stays private on your device and never gets sent anywhere. You can also download PDF versions if you prefer paper copies.
Need Help Getting Started?
Community Resilience Organizations (CROs) offers free consultations to help you assess your community's needs, train volunteers, and create a resilience plan tailored to your area.
Free Consultation
Get expert guidance on assessing vulnerabilities and building your hub
Volunteer Training
Workshops for community organizers and disaster response teams
Custom Setup
Help configuring the toolkit for your specific community needs
Fiscal Sponsorship
Support for organizations seeking funding for resilience initiatives
Ready to Build Resilience?
Join Vermont communities who are using this toolkit to prepare for disasters and strengthen their neighborhoods. Free, open-source, and works for communities of any size.