Community Based Flood Recovery: Coldwater Indian Band
case study
the client
Coldwater Indian Band
Coldwater Indian Band was hit with three consecutive storms in a series of atmospheric rivers, over a four-week time span along with a hectic fire season. As a result of the climate related disasters, community members were displaced from their homes, critical infrastructure was damaged, land was lost, economic stability for farmers vanished, and cultural sites were disturbed.
the problem
No time or resources for planning
The organization did not have the necessary capacity to put together a recovery plan that would help the community recover from the disaster. RIC was brought in by the Emergency Operations Center Director and Social Development Coordinator. The Director did not have the time, or resources to provide for strategic planning to support short, medium, and long-term recovery initiatives. RIC worked with Band Administration to provide a concrete way forward, get the community back to normal operations and enhance its resilience to future disasters.
the solution
Post-disaster needs assessment & community consultations
RIC got to work by conducting a post-disaster needs assessment and community consultations to uncover the impact and needs stemming from the community post-disasters. Equipped with new insight, RIC initiated the strategy for the community-led recovery planning. With informed priorities, new funding mechanisms identified, and recovery coordination planned at the local level, the Band Administration has a strategy and direction to build back better.
the result
Over six figures of federal and provincial funding
Over six figures of federal and provincial funding has been secured due to the strategic planning. In addition, RIC disaster recovery planning met the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) requirements, so Coldwater Indian Band accessed and secured funding for short, medium, and long-term community recovery projects. The Emergency Operations Center Director and Social Development Coordinator as part of the recovery strategy received additional funding to hire an Emergency Management Coordinator to support the implementation of the future disaster planning recommended by RIC.
6-figure funding package
strategic recovery plan
hired an Emergency Management Coordinator
in their words
"RIC went above and beyond to help us land over six figures in funding to support our recovery initiatives."
RIC got to work by conducting a post-disaster needs assessment and community consultations to uncover the impact and needs stemming from the community post-disasters. Equipped with new insight, RIC initiated the strategy for the community-led recovery planning. With informed priorities, new funding mechanisms identified, and recovery coordination planned at the local level, the Band Administration has a strategy and direction to build back better.
Diana Norgaard
Emergency Operations Center Director / Social Development Coordinator, Coldwater Indian Band
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