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University-Public Partnerships for Disaster Recovery: Promoting Community Resilience Through Research, Teaching, and
1Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at North Carolina State University.
Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship
|December 11, 2023
Summary
This initiative addressed disaster recovery needs in North Carolina communities after Hurricane Matthew. It focused on building rural resilience through research and education, offering unique community assistance.
Area of Science:
- Disaster recovery and resilience
- Community planning and development
- Interdisciplinary research
Background:
- Six North Carolina communities faced unmet disaster recovery needs after Hurricane Matthew.
- Low-capacity communities require specialized support beyond typical emergency management.
- Rural resilience is an under-addressed aspect of disaster recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a state-supported, interdisciplinary initiative addressing post-disaster recovery needs.
- To detail the Hurricane Matthew Disaster Recovery and Resilience Initiative (HMDRRI) program.
- To enhance rural community resilience through research, teaching, and engagement.
Main Methods:
- A multiuniversity, interdisciplinary team of faculty, practitioners, and students was formed.
- The 2-year program involved research, teaching, and community engagement activities.
- Graduate students in planning and design gained practical experience in community assistance.
Main Results:
- The initiative provided disaster recovery and resilience-building support to affected communities.
- Unique research, teaching, and engagement activities were delivered.
- Graduate students received mentorship and practical experience in disaster recovery.
Conclusions:
- The Hurricane Matthew Disaster Recovery and Resilience Initiative (HMDRRI) successfully addressed unmet needs.
- The program contributed to building greater rural resilience.
- Interdisciplinary, university-led efforts can effectively supplement traditional disaster recovery support.
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