Kay Ivey establishes Alabama Resilience Council to address future disasters

Gov. Kay Ivey has established the Alabama Resilience Council in an effort to address future manmade and natural disasters. 

According to an announcement the council aims to protect people and help communities affected by disasters to recover quicker. It also aims to prepare communities for such events, hence "resilience". 

“Protecting the well-being of our people, both physically and financially, should be a top priority shared by leaders at all levels of government,” said Ivey in the announcement.

“Alabama is growing like never before, and it’s imperative we take necessary steps today to preserve our historic progress for tomorrow. By proactively reimagining our approach to events with harmful effects on Alabamians before they occur, we can save lives, protect jobs and ensure our state’s future remains bright.”

The council will reportedly work with stakeholders in both the private and public sectors to mitigate the risks of a disaster. 

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Permanent members of the council will include: 

• The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
• The Alabama Department of Commerce
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
• The Alabama Department of Environmental Management
• The Alabama Department of Public Health
• The Alabama Department of Transportation
• The Alabama Forestry Commission
• The Alabama Geological Survey
• The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
• The Alabama National Guard
• The Alabama Office of Information Technology

Local, state, federal and private partners have been invited to appoint representatives from: 

• The Alabama Association of Regional Councils
• The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission
• The Alabama League of Municipalities
• The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee
• The Association of County Commissions of Alabama
• The Business Council of Alabama
• The Economic Development Administration
• The Energy Institute of Alabama
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Manufacture Alabama
• The National Federation of Independent Business
• The Small Business Administration
• The United States Army Corps of Engineers
• The United States Forest Service
• The University of Alabama Center for Risk and Insurance Research
• The National Weather Service