. -. The Honorable Ron DeSantis Governor of Florida CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY urn: IE5. cut-:11 3i. fe-l a I'st Ii'i'net Fiat-u lair-1.3: .I thighs-s: Tm. fail FGPUlnl?lhfli?;H?i. an ?Pl?ihs.113 .Ill if. Inf"?- 0 1 Develop strategic resilience goals for protecting coastal communities and . forti?/ing infrastructure for continued state prosperity Randi?? FLORIDR - Since the position was appointed in August #2019, the CRO has had over 50 key I . I engagements With bOth PUblic and private federal.Sia1e.liealonal.i.- F'ri-iate Pannm EL- stakeholders at the local, regional, state, Iota: hgmi? national and international levels. Through these efforts, the CRO has positioned Florida as a leader for innovation and investment and promoted the Governor's 1 0 0 5 agenda across the state and the country. The CRO has also established relationships Nonprofits. Conferences where continued communications and InsLilutinns, i ountla lions Fresno-tenant. engagements will take place over the next year. Coordinate statewide policy to prepare for impending environmental, physical, and economic challenges Advocate for high-priority resilience initiatives throughout the state in order to better integrate railience planning at all levels 04 Partner with state agencies (FDEP, FOOT, FDEM, FDA (5, WC, FDEO) federal entities, local communities and stakeholders ES-1 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report FLORIDA RESILIENCE TAKING SHAPE S3 2 Billion . 1'7. I. II Frill?:II ?epa?ment Funding Rating I I I ijf. I 'q . I .I State Agent]! i- I: erg encp II r- Hegiamn? {Iry .I. I: .I.. fawn?? II .I I, Energy II 13 J- II II.-.I- I II .I.. -I -..-IIIEIJII - U5 (mp: II I i CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report ASSESSMENT 533 levels arc? inundating compromising Planning 8. Infrastructure and businesses are. paying costly damages This trajectory will only continue. STATEWIDE AT t'?t'r ti urc' .Iil'ttrt'tt. tent-nit: Eri'iti'rl irri'nmi: Fit-innit Hahn's rr ntiq 1y. INFRASTRUCTURE tritrnsiru'rti ire can. H't' "i it '11 :1 firms} r'iu rii'ii' ii'ezrtu'ri 'r thittr?rrli CINE-STOP Will?I: in: ti-lr'i'r and new.? nit-i1 pi'nrt' in turn uttnirrnre. CLIMATE Witt itir I11 .iri' truly . . L131 'i .I Li it ti. "l'I I . I I l?r I;l- I T-I .I- 'Ii Goals 0 All Florida residents protected by . . 5 FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION research, report to Governor share at across agencies . Budd consensus on (C3 projections&strategies Next 12 Months Initiatives 60 COLLABORATION STATE ADVOCACY COLLABORATION CRO will lead collaboration efforts to develop a strategic communications plan, establish an interagency advisory council, engage private industry, create internal and external engagement plans, and coordinate with stakeholders on data, local needs, research, business solutions, and build consensus on actions needed. Strategic and tactical planning will include preparing statewide plans, conducting vulnerability and risk assessments and deveIOping longer?term adaptation strategies. Also, best practices to support local and regional efforts will be developed and distributed. STATE ADVOCACY In order for Floridians to be prepared for SLR and other climate issues, the state will need to con?nue to work with local agencies, and business partners to create tangible solutions towards ?ooding and extreme weather. 8: IMPLEMENTATION To assist agencies and businesses throughout the state with building resilient communities and infrastructure, the CRO will identify funding and implementation actions while incentivizing resilient practices and fostering innovation. ES-3 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS O1 RESPONSIBILITIES Four Pillars 2 6021153 20 ASSESSMENT National Best Florida Progress Towards Vulnerable ACTIVITIES Calendar State of Resilience State Agency Public Private Partnerships 11 Federal Coordination 13 Regional Planning Compacts 16 Local Initiatives 8: Nonprofits/Academic institutions] Other Engagements 19 27 LOOKING AHEAD Collaboration 28 Strategic Tactical Planning 28 Funding lmplementati on 30 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report WHY BE RESILIENT ?Jaw i. CAN WE AFFORD .15?mnn7Billion DGLLARS RESIDENTIAL IN AT FHSH UF BY 2045 In}? n3:- lest $5.42 billiun ?ne S2.36 Trillion DULLAHS {lF INSURED IN FLORIDA UULNEHABLE T0 HURRICANE. "ill"; trilli?n 1.5 Feet DF SEA RISE 203i] SCENAHIGI. 2555 5: I II . .- II 550 Billion PRICE FOR I Fl categnry? CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report ?Developing resilience goals for the state will help to protect our coastal communities and fortify Florida?s pathway to continued prosperity. Today,?r we take the step of appointing Florida?s ?rst Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate a statewide response to prepare for the environmental, physical and economic challenges facing ourstate." GOVERNOR R?hl DESRNTIS I. RESPONSIBILITIES Throughout Florida communities are scrambling to address Sea Level Rise (SLR), intense storms, aging infrastructure and an increase in impermeable surfaces. These conditions mean more ?ooding damaging homes and businesses, compromising mobility, and deteriorating the Floridian quality of life. The state must help communities adapt and provide protection from these impending conditions. Current infrastructure standards are outdated and are no longer functional for facing the climate's unprecedented constraints. This challenge requires coordination and careful planning with local, state, and federal stakeholders. To lead this charge Governor DeSa ntis created the state's ?rst Chief Resilience Of?cer (CRO) position. Florida is Throughout Florida, communities are looking to address Sea Level Rise (SLR), stronger storms, aging infrastructure and an increase in permeable surfaces. These conditions mean more flooding damaging homes and businesses, compromising mobility, and deteriorating the Floridian quality of life. The state must help communities adapt and provide protection from these impending conditions. Current infrastructure standards need to be updated to address the climate's unprecedented constraints. one of the ?rst states to create a CRO position at the state level. The CRO leads resilience efforts in collaboration with six Florida departments including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, in addition to local communities and stakeholders. This framework was put into action in the positions ?rst month as Hurricane Dorian slammed the east coast of Florida, compelling the CRO to immediately start collaboration with agencies including 29 local CROs throughout the state. CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report STRATEGIZE Develop strategic resilience goals for protecting coastal communities and fortirj/ing infrastructure for continued state prosperity Catalyze private and federal investment for our state to ensure we have the capital necessary to tackle the problems ahead. Must have consistent and sustainable funding. ,?"?ricsrtiturrtomtm 1-H Create a more ef?cient government that encourages resilient actions by cutting red tape across departments, getting projects moving and putting infrastructure on the ground. I: 1 7 tart; Develop best practices across all agencies and departments to ensure consistency and effectiveness in the way Florida addresses climate threats. PARTNER Partner with state agencies (FDEP, FDOT, FDFM, FDA (5, FWC, 0E0), local communities and stakeholders Convene the state?s best and brightest minds and ideas, and foster an environment which accelerates resilient actions and promotes innovation. CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report . Ir - - I CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER Goa? Inventory and Continue Our Sums-5595 WHERE F. FIE THF FIN-HUI: -7 - inf?; .- -- 5.35 - .. a .--. - I II II . 'fl If3573' TH II I?'ftlt .II 4; Hm,? flue-sew; I II 23.15 ala'r: ..-.- al =35 Iw 3-393 . Gun! II Pratecting Praperty Values by Buifdmg fras rm ?are and renting la b: TIN-it'll IIJHF SWJ HI WILL PRICITEEI I'f} I. I: I =rw.rh-lhl 1: 5 TC-G-bli ..- -. --, - .. . .I- I . -- I cine: [all I .. 731?; 4:133 I -- r. . cl I- rI'I'j'; I.-.I -. I I. .IILJ .: CHIEF RESIUENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report GOAL GOAL Ensuring a Strong Bu?ding marks fora Eranumy and Military Future-Focused Florida WAT il. THE fii'?T UMP: 9:131 THRIFT .1 1" .51 7151.1: .- .- 1-11-111I 1.13111 11251-211.- 1. 1* !'5119' .. 1.5.7. 2 :1 1'11 "7:312! 115:.? 1511.15. .15 4:31? I1 . . -1- '1'1?1 - . . 12:1: . - F11 11'1-1ia' 517It! 11?; 1-: 1 '1 1215': TIL---: .1-1 - - 1.11-1.1? . 1. .1111 Il'. ..J 11.' 3-31 1.13.115 -. 11:? 1 Ire '11 2.1 1:111:19 awn-11:11:. 1-1-15! r151..I 131'.11 1] .: We Til-:1" !1'1r eff-111:" 111 .151115?311? 3131-. Earn-31119.13; 11153.41? . ?3:111?. I. 4.1.1-1511" . . .1 wl-el Ir I.I H1111 - frer 7.2: fgjfe 3:13.31, ml 11:21;- 1?1. -"-531 1111111; CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report II. ACTIVITIES The ?rst CRO assignments are to inventory Florida resilience efforts and network with pioneers involved in climate change work. The CRO has connected with stakeholders at every level including state and federal departments, national nonpro?ts, foundations, and research institutions, private companies, professional associations, military personal and various local and regional agencies. Also, in representing the Executive Office of the Governor, the CRO has conducted several presentations, participated in speaking engagements, and has attended many conferences related to resilience. Refer to the CRO Calendar of Activities for a snapshot of 201 9 key engagements. Through these efforts, the CRO has gained insight into Florida's progress on resiliency. The CRO has also established relationships where continue communications and engagements will take dace over the next year. Highlights of the various efforts including state collaborations, federal coordination, regional planning initiatives, local brie?ngs, and other engagements can be found in the State of Resilience section. CHIEF OFFICER 2019 Annual Report USF Resilience Workshop 8/8/2019 Embry Riddle Resilience 8/27/2019 British Government 9/5/2019 Northeast Florida Planning Council 9/9?10/2019 CLEO institute 9/10/2019 Florida American Planning Association Conference 9/11/2019 US Green Building Council 9/11-12/2019 Environmental Protection Board Conference 9/13/2019 City ofOrIando 9/20/2019 Steering Committee FL Oceans and Coasts Review 9/23/2019 Stetson University Water Resilience Program 9/25/2019 Sea Grant Review 9/25/2019 Everglades Foundation 9/30/2019 - 10/04/2019 State Emergency Response Team 10/8/2019 Audubon Florida Climate 10/10/2019 FEMA Dep Administrator for Resilience 10/20/2019 White House Resilience Director 10/21/2019 American Flood Coalition 10/21?22/201 9 American Flood Coalition Mayor?s Summit 10/22/2019 East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Resilience Collaborative 10/23/2019 Florida League of Cities 10/31/2019 Florida Senate 11/1/2019 Florida Power& Light Leadership 11/1/2019 US Resilience Mission (UK) 11/3/2019 - 11/5/2019 Volusia County Chamber 11/12/2019 Enterprise Florida 11/13/2019 Arsht Foundation on Resiliency 11/15/2019 American Water Resources Association 1/15/2019 Georgetown University 1 1/16/2019 KW Summit 12/2/2019?12/3/2019 Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact 12/4/2019 Florida Chamber Foundation Transportation Growth Summit 12/5/2019 . Ty?d 12/10/2019 aii__Air CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is committed to pulling together resources for helping the coastal communities of Florida prepare for SLR and climate change. The department has several areas of practice where building natural resilience is embedded in daily operations including: The Program, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, National Estuarine Research Reserves, and others. Some key areas to highlight includei FLORIDA RESILIENT COASTLINES PROGRAM FDEP fosters collaboration with the coastal communities, offers technical assistance, and funding to deal with ?ooding, erosion, and habitat shifts. This includes the Resilient Coastlines grant program and outreach such as the Coastal Resilience Forum and the Resilient Florida Workshop. FLORIDA ADAPTATION HANDBOOK This guidebook is a tool for local government planners for the development ofan adaptation plan. The document provides four steps for creating a plan and also includes best practices and resources useful to any coastal community. WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS SLR STRATEGY The department has ?ve water management districts for the administration of water resources. These districts have come together to create a SLR strategy detailing impacts to water supply, ?ood control, quality and natural systems. Florida Department of A griculture and Consumer Services The Florida Department oquriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness ofrve food. The department promotes Florida?s 300 agricultural commodities involving 47,000 commercial farms and ranches spanning over 9.45 million acres. The industry is extremely vulnerable to the impacts ofclimate change and SLR and is currently researching solutions. FDEP Resilient Coastlines Activities Ii- - awe ,4 Hurricane Michael caused $153 4 million in damages to Florida's crops. recently unveiled a legislative package to lieip prepare the industry Iur climate change. I Climate Adaptatim Research Egan: luster]; mitigation strategies proposed at 52 50,000 Agriculture, Energy, 3: Water Emmi fur inunvante sulutiunstu increase resilience [imp reed at STD million lltilitjr Grid Pilot Project I'ur tuitl tintl (HIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes the risk climate events pose to mobility and has several initiatives to address this challenge. A comprehensive effort is underway to update the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP), long term transportation vision for the state, and resilience is selected as a cross cutting topic. Resilience is also a goal/objective in other strategic plans including the Freight Mobility and Trade Plan (FMTP) and the Transportation Asset Management Plan (i AMP). 115' tamper any FILIIBHIB agar-nth}; .. I - RESILIENCE PRACTICE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS SEA LEVEL RISE SKETCH TOOL FDOT has employed various FDOT is in the process of In collaboration with Florida planning efforts including a Transportation Resilience Primer as a resource, Emergency Shoulder Use for evacuations, and Severe Weather Awareness comunications for alerting residents. mobility. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity assessing vulnerable assets and transportation systems throughout the state focusing on the Strategic lntermodal System (SIS), a high priority network of tranSportation facilities important to the state?s economy and universities, FDOT led the development ofa GIS tool used to assess the impacts of SLR to the highways in Florida. This tool provides preliminary assessment of when, where, and how much inundation facilities are expected to face. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) is tasked with embedding resilience into community planning. The department's Community Resilience Program, a partnership with FDEP, integrates adaptation into the statewide planning framework. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM Since 201 I, this program provides technical assistance to coastal communities for future ?ooding risks. This includes encouraging best practices and investments for adaptation planning. An Adaptation Action Area Guidebook was one of the results of this effort. LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SUPPORT In the Coastal Management Element oflocal comprehensive plans, governments are required to address inappropriate and unsafe development. This considers principles that reduce flood riskfrom a number of sources including SLR. FDEO 8: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA Enterprise Florida is a public private partnership connected to FDEO and is the state?s principle economic development organization. Resilience is included in the Florida Strategic Plan for Economic Development 20i8?2023. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Florida has been allocated funding under CDBG Mitigation Program. The DEO is creating a State Action Plan to use the over $600 million in federai mitigation funds. The funds will be used for mitigation projects in areas that were impacted by Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew, lrma, and Michael. DEO will submit its plan to HUD by February 2020. Fiorida has also been allocated funds under the CD56 Disaster Recovery Program. This federal funding supports long?term disaster recovery and is used to help with housing, economic development. mitigation, and resilient infrastructure projects after all other assistance has been depleted. ruin ?gment-r! CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Florida Division of Emergency Management Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans forand responds to natural and man made disasters and is also the state liaison with federal and local agencies for emergencies. FDEM employs various strategies for resilience in statewide preparation, mitigation, emergency response, and recovery. The key plans which incorporate resilience are the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) and the State Comprehensive Management Plan. Also, FDEM helps distribute various ?nancial assistance programs for preparing and recovering from disasters. There are several mitigation focused programs within FDEM that are helping to create a more resilient Florida. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a federally funded program and is administered by FDEM. These funds become available after Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. Local government entities, private non-pro?t organizations, federally-recognized tribes, and the state of Florida can apply for funding for various eligible resiliency projects. These projects at the county level are determined by each county's Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group. The Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), and the Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) are also helping to create resilience measures across the state. HLM is a state?funded mitigation program whose goal is to minimize damages caused by hurricanes. The program, funded by the Florida Catastrophe Trust Fund, is creating retrofits on residential, commercial, and mobile homes, and funding hurricane research. PDM and FMA are federally funded and nationally competitive grants that are available to communities to assist with mitigation projects. PDM provides mitigation grant assistance for a variety of resiliency projects including wind retro?t, resilient infrastructure, and dry flood? proofing among other projects. FMA provides assistance to mitigate flood impacted structures. These programs are designed to help Floridians prepare for tomorrow. Other notable efforts includeEGIGNAL .- EVAC: uATrnN- Bfunv Flanagan?; EVACUATION RESIDENT PLANS FLORIDADISASTER.BIZ FDEM has studied evacuation Residents are encouraged to To help businesses remain open deveIOp individual evacuation plans and recover after emergency for families, businesses, special events, FDEM offers a website and resources to support continued business Operations. conditions and routes throughout the state and compiled data analysis for each needs, and even for pets. ofthe regional planning councils. CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is Florida's lead state agency in addressing the impacts ofclimate change on ?sh and wildlife. Since 2008, the FWC has been engaged in the research, planning and management necessary to understand and respond to the threat ofa changing climate. CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVE FWC's Climate Change Initiative envisions a future where Florida?s natural systems are connected, diverse and resilient in a changing climate. The agency researches and conducts vulnerability assessments on Florida species and habitats to formulate science-based strategies. - CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR CONSERVATION in 2016, the FWC completed the "Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Conservation," to provide resources to learn about modeled climate impacts to Florida, ecological consequences to species and habitats, and adaptation strategies. STATE WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN The Florida?s State Wildlife Action Plan is a statewide conservation plan outlining native wildlife and habitat needs. This plan includes resilience in several objectives as well as a resilience scenario planning for vulnerable species. Other Initiatives GDP FLOOD RISK alumina: ?knew some m: EM: 135' ?Lia-r. 13.1?: 39:33. ?rst 1 1 :j an aim. Jim" 311OfFlorida's atrislr 0 96 due to ?ooding 8 3 7 OfFlaridais GDP is at risk due to I 96 ?ooding in the 500 year?oodzone Imp?! Oct-tun I ah! itk. i. Pnuuisuna. Swen. tit-alum? Islam:- an an {Evan IND. ?1334? .553 1831 m: . is; z-mm ?rm! 7 15 OfFlarida?s GDPBatrisk due to 0 ?oodingin the 100 year?oodzane The 2 counties with the greatest exposure, Broward and Miami-Bade, account for 60% of the total. 10 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Flarida Chamber of Commerce Florida is now the third most populous state and by 2030 Florida's population will be 26 million, employment will be over 10 million, and annual visitors will have reached an incredible 175 million. To prepare for this continued growth and ensure Florida remains economically competitive, the Florida Chamber Foundation has released the blueprint for Florida?s future Florida 2030. This two-year research program engaged business and community leaders in each of Florida's 67 counties and identi?ed key trends and factors that drive their regional economies. Florida 2030 is an opportunity to work together to strengthen Florida's communities, businesses and future. The Florida 2030 effort was also a major effort for pursuing resiliency. The plan includes a goal for all Florida residents to be protected by a resiliency plan. The plan also laid out some strategies for resilience including: ml 1 r?lra- . 4 FLORIDA 2030 TARGETS 8t STRATEGIES Grant - - -- . Support and meantime-e Identify and implement Encourage and Malta science-based commur?nties to actions to communities 1C1 enter the decisions about how Io complete vulnerability Adaptation Action Community Rating System protect inc: ease and Area: throughout. Flonda Frag rim and ledute ra-Spnneiue net 5.5, and moi-5t for coastal communities Iheri CRS ecore, making ll'IE'l'l'l- in regions and communities loss vulnerable and reducing at risk from ettmme Hood Insurance cost. for weather, coastal property owners. and other dangers. oe-trelop redesign efforts. al flu-Jr! lifted r'If-u'r 11 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report ELDHIDA EOUHEII. SEAPEFIT ?i I - 587.3 Wine of 2w trade rIJ-S'r't'i? thr'auriil Hen-pref; {11% FLORIDA PORTS Port Canaverai Port Citrus 1 . . . . Poul Everglades @153 Port of Fernandina 1' :3 Port of Fort Pierce JAXPORT Port of Key West i- a Port Manatee Port Miami 10 Port of Palm Beach 11. Port Panama City 12 Port of Pensacola '33. Port of Port St. Joe 14 Port St. Pets 15. Port Tampa Bay 900,000 17.6 .iutis gurnparrea' Florida 'rrii'ur-I ?impala; KEY MESSAGES As a key mode in the local, state 8: national supply chain, it is imperative that Florida Seaports be resilient. Seaport resiliency is the ability to coordinate freight movement through ports in times of severe stress on exisiting in ?astructure and operations. Each Florida Seaport evaluates 81 plans for SLR through its master planning process. Coordination among stakeholders is critical to seaport resiliency. Flexibility of personnel 8: communication is crucial in response to hurricanes. Recen years have seen the advancement ofvan'ous resources to assist in resiliency planning. 12 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report US ARMYCORPS OF ENGINEERS USACE has several areas of research dedicated to SLR. This includes tools like the Sea Level Change Calculatorto help with SLR policy. Also, USACE has a building resilience program emphasizing building US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) NREL is a laboratory ofthe US Department of Energy with a technology focus for helping advance resilient energy systems. In Florida, NREL assisted with the development of the Florida Statewide Alternative Fuel Resiliency Plan, codes to help with community resilience. WHITE HOUSE The White House Resilience Directorate is a peer exchange forum for leaders engaged in the work to collaborate. The Florida program has been exchanging resilience ideas and best practices with the White House. US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The US Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners as the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business providing resources and expertise. This includes helping with emergency preparation and recovery. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FEMA provides assistance for communities facing disasters. Also.the Ready Campaign a national public service announcement campaign from FEMA for preparing and responding to emergencies. NATIONAL OCEAN IC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NOAA has many programs dedicated to researching SLR. The Coastal Management Agency helps with conservation, coastal zone management, and tools like the Digital Coast Sea Level Rise Viewer. Statewide Electric Vehicle Roadmap, Tyndall AFB Resilience Plan and the Solar Innovation Network PIPELINE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) uses recent legislation ?Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act 2019? to advance resilient transport of energy. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DHS works to make the nation more resilient to disruptions including catastrophic natural disasters. Programs include a resilience organization (insurance, mitigation, preparedness, etc.), Regional Resiliency Assessment Program, and Community Health Resilience Planning. DISASTER ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Through the Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP), disaster survivors access information, support, services, and means to apply for disaster assistance. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The DOD takes the threat of climate change seriously and has studied impacts in the 2019 Report on Effects ofa Changing Climate to DOD. This effort reviewed vulnerabilities and provided information on increasing installation resilience. 13 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report FEMA Pm?isaster Mitigation Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities' Flood Mitigation Assistance Hazard Mitigation Grant program Paint-c Assistance SBA US Small Business Administration 5-1: US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Feasibility studies and Construction Proiects Continuing Authorities Program Silver Jackets Planning Assistance to states FEMA support and PL 84-99 as; ?l 1H us Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Water infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program 'Next cycie of program has not been announceo 9 .ii Inventory of Flood-Related Federal Funding A vailable for Florida Significant federal funds for resiliency available but centralized coordination needed I i- US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantees CDBG-OR if?? US Department of Transportation BUILD Grant Program USDA ?5 us Department of Agriculture Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Fioodplain Easements Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Recovery Assistance Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Coastal Resilience Fund? 14 CHIEF RESIIJENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Building Resilient Infrastructure and ommunities Fund Building Resilient Rattan-nature and Gamma Fund The program will focus on reducing the nation?s risk by funding public infrastructure projects that increase a community?s resilience before a disaster affects an area. The program will encourage community-wide mitigation of critical lifelines, prioritize resilient infrastructure and competitive, risk?informed projects, and build capacity and capability and support building code efforts. BRIC will be funded through the Disaster Relief Fund as a 6% set aside from estimated disaster grant expenditures. ERIC CONCEPTS Many local stakeholders in Florida are eligible for but do not understand the program and delivering this information through the one-stop shop for resilience is a core value for the Chief Resilience Of?ce Infrastructure mitigation. BRIC incentivizes new, innovative, large infrastructure projects and continues to support flood risk reduction projects, structural and nonstructural retro?tting of existing buildings, mitigation reconstruction, structure elevation, property acquisition, and structure demolition and relocation. Risk-informed funding. BRIC will reexamine program delivery by de?ning how natural hazard risk factors can be defined and used to drive funding. Community lifelines. Promotes essential services that communities provide like medical services, transportation, communication networks, safety and security, etc. Building codes and enforcement. Establish and carry out building code enforcement activities and implement the latest published editions of codes and standards. The legislation also enables FEMA to take into account the extent to which applicants have facilitated the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of codes and standards. Hazard mitigation planning. Hazard mitigation plans are a condition for receiving hazard mitigation assistance from FEMA which identify natural hazards, actions and activities to reduce losses and coordinate an implementation process. Capacity and capability. Build capacity and capability in order to manage disasters and disaster mitigation through a consistent and stable stream of funding on a yearly basis. The program will address partnerships, community vulnerability, and mitigation priorities. Expected to replace Pro?Disaster Mitigation program in 202a For more information visit: fema. go v/drra?bric. 15 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report STATE OF EAST RESILIEHIIE CULLABIJRIITIUE .. I. II . I ..: -I. -II. . .E-.II .I i i 5H.- f' I'if: in:? I . SIZIUTHEASI REGIONAL HURTHEAST HEEIUNHLCUUHEIL FIESILIEHIIE I. II.- Isiummarfand?eginnal I .II- . II .. :..ilIz'Ii: II 3' .4.-.. -: I.I: I351. Iris-I I 3 I - 5" "I?il'l'r' gill Z'i' I I inf-L. 'i .it'II II. LI.- I . I I?eglunal SLH by 2030' and Resilience Exposure TOEIHHEETJ II I he r. by .. .I.. iI - II- :Resilient First Coast II . i~"r i: r_ TAMPA BM CGUHIZIL :.Irj-I. . II I . IJII. -- II II 7.: -'Llli Regional Plan I CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report FLORIDA COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ACTIONS Myanmar Strategic/m Firming Seawater 5mm CITY OF ST AUGUSTINE The City of St. Augustine completed a vulnerability assessment of its infrastructure, made stormwater improvements, created an adaptation plan, incorporated resilience into its comprehensive plan, conducted engagement and collaboration, included resilience in its historic preservation plan and improved building standards to meet higher sea levels. HALLANDALE BEACH Hallandale Beach conducted a vulnerability assessment and developed an Adaptation Plan via Florida Resilient Coastlines Program, created a Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan, conducted an energy/water audit of buildings, followed the Peril of Flood Comprehensive Plan guidelines, designed new/redevelopment infrastructure to withstand 34 inches by 2060 and 81 inches of SLR by 2100, and promoted flood insurance to areas with repetitive damages. CITY OF LARGO The City of Largo included resilience in its strategic plans, is developing a resilience organization, created a Largo Environmental Action Plan, is working to reduce emissions and encourage clean energy use, made stormwater improvements, housing hardening, and has pursued engagement with other planning entities including the Resilient Tampa Bay program. CITY OF SARASOTA The City of Sarasota com pleted a vulnerability assessment of infrastructure, developed a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, and is implementing living shorelines and hardening strategies such as seawalls. The City is also involved in regional collaboration and has committed to reducing emissions and encouraging clean energy. MONROE COUNTY . Monroe County developed a Post Disaster Recovery Strategy, Flood Mitigation and SLR Resilience Program, updated policy, is looking at elevation of roadways and stormwater along evacuation routes, moving critical infrastructure out of low lying areas, hardening shorelines for resilience, protecting water supply, elevating/replace homes, using buyout for repetitive flooding area and has made building standard improvements. CITY OF HOLLYWOOD The City _of Hollywood started to incorporate resilience into infrastructure planning through the application for a FDEP resilience grant for Marina Boat Ramp Resilience Improvements. The improvements in this program would make facilities meet SLR NAVD 4.5 ft. 17 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report RESILIENCE NEEDS Urdasl?andingaf mam Technicm?m Technology CITY OF MIAMI The City ofMiami has pursued a number of resilience initiatives including the Shores Forward Partnership, Resilient 305 Strategy, Climate Ready Strategy, Tree Masterplan, and stormwater/drainage improvement including the Miami Biscayne Bay Tidal Valves and Storm Water Improvements. Also, the City has engaged at an international level hosting the Honorable Ban Ki -Moon, former Secretary General of the United Nations,and the Honorable Cora Van Nieuwenhuizen, Netherlands Minister of Water and Infrastructure. PALM BEACH COUNTY Palm Beach County has Included resilience in its Capital Improvement Plan, conducted a vulnerability assessment of infrastructure, is - investigating in green stormwater infrastructure, has met Peril of Flood compliance, and is engaged in stormwater mapping. COUNTY Leon County has focused efforts on recovery, and emergency response including evacuation alerts, being designated as a Hurricane Strong Community, and supporting an Integrated Sustainability Plan, Capital Area Sustainability Compact. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Miami-Dade County created an Office of Resilience 8: CR0 position, conducted a vulnerability assessment, created a Rapid Action Plan, pursued solar energy and reduction of emissions, created the Resilient 305 Strategy, created a budget based on Rockefeller Foundation City Urban Resilience Framework, fostered communications like the #miamidadethrives campaign, and engaged in science-based planning with universities. BROWARD COUNTY Broward County has pursued a reduction in emissions, increase in clean energy/solar, created a Climate Action Plan; set standards for drainage infrastructure to account for 2070 conditions, used seawalls, berms to protect against tidal ?ooding, improved building standards including using NAVD 5 feet minimum, implemented living shorelines and developed a Countywide Resilient Infrastructure Plan. CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH Atlantic Beach conducted a vulnerability assessment, created an Of?ce of Resilience, developed a stormwater master plan, conducted a coastal hazard assessment, and has pursued several engagements. 18 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report "There's tin tIrrtrIit resiliency is more than just 11 disaster relief issue. itrs national security issue. ?We must understand the tech urology and innovatirrn, in order to advocate 8-: col Ia bot-rite wit it other part ners to help such a key military installation. It's certainly the lifeblood of the economy here and throughout the unity." RESILIENCE Tyndall Air Force Base, lit-t 2619 RESILIENT FLORIDA: PLANNING, POLICY AND PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL ENGAGMENTS WORKSHOP I UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BRITISH GOVERNMENT A statewide workshop and networking event for Florida's Supported by the US Consulate in Miami, the United Kingdom resilience community of local government elected of?cials, (UK) and US cooperation on a resilience initiative was planners, ?ood plain managers, climate change adaptation established. The UK also has created a Resilience strategy professionals, natural resource managers and park which can be considered as a reference. managers. FLORIDA AUTOMATED WEATHER NETWORK TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE TOOL UNIVERSITY OF IFAS EXTENSION REBUILOING RESILIENCE The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) provides Hurricane Michael destroyed the 78-year old Air Force base up-to?date weather information through a system of where of the 484 buildings and structures on the 14.5- automated weather stations distributed throughout the square-mile facility, one?half were totally destroyed or State of Florida. suffered suf?cient damage to make repairs unfeasible. FLORIDA CLIMATE CENTER JACKSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD DATA I FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY UNF ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM The Florida Climate Center (FCC) is part ofthree?tiered The symposium provides valuable opportunities for system that serves to provide climate data, information, and communication and helps to further the goal of protecting services for the United States. our limited natural resources and improving the quality of life in Northeast Florida. EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION MAYORS SUMMIT DEGREE PROGRAM I UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WASHINGTON, DC Em bry Riddle Aeronautical University has developed a new At Florida Mayors Summit 18,mayors, representing more Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience than 2.6 million Floridians, participated in two days of focusing on economic security, food security, health meetings with federal-level experts as well as members of security, environmental security, personal security, the Florida Congressional delegation to discuss solutions community security and political security. for the urgent issue of ?ooding and SLR. 19 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Ill. ASSESSMENT Florida is leading the way by pioneering resilience efforts. While Florida has made significant strides in resilience, there are still challenges for the state to overcome. This section compares Florida with other states and highlights best practices, subsequently discusses the gaps, and what can be done to start effective resilience planning and action. (hiefResilience Of?cers romy FL, on, and er report to their Governors; Florida hasjoined only a few states in appointing a CRO at the state level. The other states include: OREGON RHODE ISLAND NORTH CAROLINA Created in 2015, the Oregon CRO The Rhode Island CRO was Announced in 2019, the North Carolina guides seismic safety, resilience appointed in 201 7 to drive climate CRO (part ofa team including two goal setting across sectors, state resilience efforts within government deputy CROs) will work to improve agency planning, preparation for and in partnership with business, collaboration between governments, improved resilience and regional academic, and nonpro?t partners. non-pro?ts, the private sector and collaboration. Also the CRO leads the Climate academia to devel0p solutions to Resilience Action Strategy which enhance resilience and create safe and identi?es actions for preparing for affordable housing. climate change. See tetrei Rise Paiiry .J - . 'i?i Ill . 'i a Sea Level Fiise Guid ante I'll? ill'i-I'ir I 12:; :13:r'il- 5" i Tar; Colorado Ftesltience Framework Louisiana Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast tocal Strategies Local governments face diverse threats and must make immediate decisions in the face of uncertain predictions. This enables communities to innovate strategies to deal with the most pressing challenges including funding while preparing for the longer?term future. FUNDING SMART PUBLIC INVESTMENT Local county governments ?nd innovative ways to Smart Public Investment is public funding towards smart fund projects that enhance resiliency. For example, infrastructure which helps cities optimize energy and water the nine counties that make up the San Francisco Bay consumption while reducing waste and pollution. While local area established a 20-year parcel tax that will help governments are exploring smart public investment, various fund wetland restoration efforts in the Bay. A large programs should be considered understanding that this is a part of the funding is going to reduce red tape and to local decision. States like Louisiana have adopted the smart improve timelines for permits. Charlotte, North public investment. In the Norfolk Vision 2100, areas were Carolina uses locally generated funds for resilience, identified where protection solutions were too expensive or collecting a $1.25 a month charge from customers of a have unacceptable environmental impacts and stated, "where storm-water utility. It has spent $68 million to buy and facilities cannot be reasonably protected from the impacts of demolish 400 buildings on its ?oodplain. rising water, they should be relocated to higher ground." 20 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Sharing Best Pradires with FIarII'da DF r? '1-1-11 I1. REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES II 1 ?1 Qi'Il'r; r 'Ijjv I COORDINATE WITH PRUUIDEHS FUR ADAPTATION 5 BITE-H II-J: 0F . I I THHEMENED MERE FDH .1. I?lliI.-.-..--I. I-l I - T1 i'I. ?15 '1 -. .1 IMPFIGUE ACCELEHHTE AWARENESSOHEIH HISIIS 1.: I i 4 . IT. I.- I..-..1 . I. I FIE-.11I:.e .- - HIVEHSIFIEATEIDN APPRGACHES - .ziiI1.IIJI v7") - .J CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report LOCAL SLR STEPS @9 fondact ValnerabilityAssessnient Develop understanding of how SLR might affect the localjurisdiction. Model various SLR inundation scenarios and assess the potential exposure and impacts to key assets. 02 Develop Adaptation Plan Based on assessed vulnerabilities, determine speci?c strategies that can be undertaken to reduce the amount of risk and damage the comm unity will experience from SLR. 03 Develop Detailed Projects Plans Policies Develop speci?c implementation plans for adaptation projects including engineering design, environmental permitting, costs, funding sources, schedule, and anticipated performance measures. Research and draft new policies and solicit public feedback. @9 Project Policies Construct projects. Adopt and enforce policies. 05 Monitor& Evaluate Effectiveness of Projects Policies Conduct multiyear monitoring to assess how well projects and policies are meeting anticipated objectives as conditions change and whether modi?cations may be change necessary to maintain or improve outcomes. 22 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report ?To truly tackle the challenges of ?ooding and sea level rise, we need more elected leaders to take hold and proactive actions to protect their communities.? ROBERTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION II Hurricane Evacuation Florida of?cials take evacuation of the pepulation very seriously during hurricane preparation. The state has several agencies with strategies to mobilize the population and also innovative solutions for having them do so rapidly, for example the Emergency Shoulder Use. LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS COLLABORATION Florida officials throughout the Several Florida communities and Various regions and localities state, are studying the impacts of agencies have conducted along the coasts have SLR on coastal communities and vulnerability assessments of collaborated on policy and offering technical/funding infrastructure to determine how SLR planning for adaptation. assistance through DEP and DEO will impact critical assets. programs. Recovery Recovery after disasters requires support at all levels and Florida has demonstrated this commitment with the aftermath ofthe recent storms. For example, $1 billion was awarded by FDEM for hurricane recovery, $28 million was invested in northwest Florida within one year from Hurricane Michael, and $1.2 million is dedicated to further study evacuations. 23 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Other Efforts Underway FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: BRAKE The Florida Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Program at FSU works to improve the ability of the public health sector to respond to the health effects of climate change by incorporating the best available science into routine public health practice. BRACE Program staff work with many partners within the DOH, other state agencies, climatologists, emergency managers, university researchers, non-pro?ts, and planners to understand the state?s health vulnerabilities associated with climate. FREIGHT MOBILITY AND TRADE PLAN (FMTP) FDOT's Freight and Multimodal Operations Of?ce publishes the FMTP, a comprehensive plan forfreight transportation facilities critical to the state?s economic growth. To support the FTP goal for resilience, the FMTP conducted a resilience scenario planning exercise to ensure that freight infrastructure can withstand disruption. A key recommendation is to build adequate redundancies into supply chains to address disruptions and risks and to harden infrastructure. 24 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Common Themes Around Florida AFFORDABLE HOUSING An often unnoticed aspect of resilience is the availability ofaffordable housing, especially after disasters occur. For example as a result of Hurricane Maria, 20, 000 Puerto Ricans migrated to Florida. While Florida assisted this community, it also realized the state was limited in affordable housing options. As climate change occurs within and around the state, these ?climate refugees? will continue to need housing options. This is in addition to other socially vulnerable populations facing adaptation risks from SLR and climate changes. SEPTIC TANKS According to the Florida Department of Health, there are an estimated 2.6 million septic systems in operation in Florida representing 12 percent of the United States' septic systems. inland flooding in?icts strain on infrastructure and piping systems and if housing is to be elevated, then septic systems will be threatened. Florida is in need of a strategic resilience plan for deveIOping solutions for septic systems and possible transitions to other options. BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT Coastal community businesses help sustain many Florida industries, including the top economic engine of tourism. These industries are not being adequately included in the essential SLR conversations such" as business adaptation and risk mitigation. Business owners are in need of understanding what measures should be taken for making Florida resilient and what their roles will be in the process. The Florida Chamber and Enterprise Florida can be key partners in helping to better engage the business community in resilience conversations. 25 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report MOST UULNERABLE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES Preliminary assessment based on observations on planning, vulnerability, leadership, and ground Bey Snnib ei island (nuntw?ifeys rl'lr'nrni Shares Tampa Bay Print? Verirn Search (r'nr?enrn St. A ugnstine Fernandina Reach r? North Florida resilience is taking shape throughout the state but efforts are disjointed. Geographic regions face various threats and need solutions unique to the communities and culture of their areas. A possible approach could be the establishment of Florida Resilience Districts. How to establish the boundaries of such districts will take collaboration. An option is to take advantage of what regional planning communities have already started to do to including the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, East Central Florida Resilience Collaborative, and the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council Resilient First Coast. These efforts focus on addressing policy and actions geared toward preparing for future conditions. Other planning councils have started conversations about creating similar agreements and some agencies seem in need of guidance. Opportunity lies in leveraging the efforts of water management districts. The water management districts have developed a Sea Level Rise strategy for addressing the impacts to Florida?s water systems. Based around the natural water systems and utilities, the boundaries for these districts are broader and can also be considered. This regional scale to resilience planning can help the state accelerate solutions. However, this discussion must be ?exible. For example, the includes the South Florida Regional Planning Council boundaries in addition to Palm Beach County. Similar frameworks can be worked out based on each region?s needs. 26 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report IV. AHEAD Over the next 12 months the CRO will advance resilience on all fronts. Florida's coastal communities and regions do not have time to waste and need a partners at the highest levels to help manage and prepare against impending threats. The CRO will continue to unify Florida, build consensus COLLABORATION around resilience, develop tactical and strategic plans to address both immediate and long?term needs, and identify funding and implementation strategies fer resilience projects hile leveraging technology and innovation. STATE FUNDING ADVOCACY IMPLEMENTATION 27 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report CDLLABORATION Communication Plan CONSENSUS lI 'il? . . . 'i'r-Fri'$35-$37inst": EHEAGEMEHT i' I . . .. .il'lrr' -- .I 23 .?I'Ier . . .. - . .. INTERNAL -I.-- EKTEHHAL EHUUP 2'Ej!:j- PU Elli: AWE RE HESS . g! -i .. ll lift at '51; ail-Ti 3-. .- ?Tm TIT-SHE '5 E-TT-CIIE lit-Enhanced Coordination DATA EXCHANGE Resilience data collection and will be Critical to understanding local needs and regional implications of SLR. A data exchange plan and platform will be established to foster this engagement. LOCAL NEEDS Face?to?face interaction with all Florida local governments will need to take place for further understanding oflocal needs and impacts. RESEARCH Florida?s universities and colleges as well as various environmental groups are conducting various climate research. Connecting with these groups to combine resources will be key. BUSINESS Local businesses are the lifeline for Florida's economy and yet face some of the most costly impacts of climate events. It will be important to work with these groups to enterprise on how resilience can help operations continue and minimize business impacts. CONDUIT All ofthese efforts will allow the CRO to establish a network of resilience stakeholders. A key role for this office will be to create channels between each of these entities to allow for seamless transfer of subject matter knowledge. 28 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report Building on the efforts of the Florida 2030 plan, long-term strategic goals and near?term tactical strategies will be developed through a number ofapproaches. These efforts help the state grow a better understanding ofthe challenges faced, review the capacity needed to address those challenges, and unite people, projects, and priorities. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLAN STATEWIDE RESILIENCE PLAN STATEWIDE SEPTIC PLAN Leverage existing resources to A statewide resilience plan Too many areas in Florida face create a statewide preparedness detailing the challenges Florida challenges with water systems and plan. Being the target of 80% of faces, easy to follow scienti?c septic. These challenges will only direct hits, a comprehensive plan projections and incorporating become more compounded as the can optimize ways to keep guidance on how to prepare, sea level rises around the state. To residents safe. adapt, harden, and retreat will protect natural resources and keep help communities become public health resilient, a statewide resilient. septic plan will be developed. STATEWIDE EV RESILIENCE PLAN REGIONAL ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ASSESS Florida leads the US in Communities throughout the Continue to conduct vulnerability researching future mobility state face a variety of threats and assessments of infrastructure trends including alternate fuel. not all solutions are applicable to throughout the state. This not only As fuel systems become all communities. However, we includes understanding what'critical increasingly threatened with need to ensure we are not leaving assets are threatened but also hurricanes and ?ooding, Florida anyone out ofthe conversation understanding the impacts of will plan out practical, resilient and all needs are being infrastructure once it is submerged or options including Electric Vehicle addressed. This requires damaged. infrastructure. development of regional strategies which can be localized. Best Practires! Resource Guides Fii .- - 29 CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER 2019 Annual Report "i feel con?dent we will CDr?rtinLJe to live here in the Keys. But that may mean we have to learn to live differently with water.? RHONDA HMG, CHIEF RESILIENCIE DFFIEER. l-Il'x" ill Filtluii?r Of?cials in Florida are already facing tough economic decisions as a result of SLR. A recent study conducted by Monroe County Florida for a 3? mile stretch of road in Sugarloaf Key determined that it would cost $75 million to keep this facility dry year round, raising itjust 1.3 feet. Officials in Monroe are having to decide on feasible investments considering the future conditions and, in this case, it is a challenge. Many other communities on the coast face similar decisions at the same time they are scrambling for resources to fund more resilient solutions. Resilient actions are often costly but spending now will save DEPARTMENT RESILIENCE FUNDING DOT DEP lives and money in the future. Additionally, implementation is crucial. Floridians will need leadership to mobilize the resources needed for resilience to take shape. Several Florida departments have started to fund resilience. FDEP, FDOT, FDEM, FWC, and FDEO allocated a total amount of$3 billion toward resilience projects. While this is a good direction, there is still more to be done. The CRO will lead the mobilization and identi?cation of?nancial resources and help with implementation to further resilience efforts in Florida. 5 DEM DEO 30