RESILIENCY FLORIDA, INC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Resiliency Florida, Inc. is a non-profit organization that serves as an influential advocate in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., focusing on helping communities throughout Florida adapt to the future impacts of weather changes and sea level rise. The organization's mission is to foster partnerships between local governments and the private sector, aiming to secure both funding and legislative support for resiliency strategies at state and federal levels. With a diverse membership that includes cities, counties, and private businesses, Resiliency Florida emphasizes collaborative efforts in tool development, project implementation, and funding acquisition to address the challenges posed by climate change, such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, and flooding. Resiliency Florida advocates for increased investment by state and federal governments into critical infrastructure and habitats throughout Florida, promoting strategic planning and action plans at both state and regional levels. The organization underscores the importance of risk assessments in helping local governments identify and prioritize climate-related risks to their assets, operations, and services, thus facilitating informed decision-making and adaptation funding. As part of its supportive initiatives, Resiliency Florida informs communities about potential insurance discounts through participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) program. Property owners within Special Flood Hazard Areas can receive flood insurance discounts ranging from 5% to 45%, while communities involved in the CRS may also have access to community-wide elevation certificates. Founded on November 3, 2016, and incorporated under the status of Florida Models DoS Florida Company Status, Resiliency Florida is headquartered at 4052 Old Plantation Loop, Tallahassee, FL. The organization maintains active communication channels through its website (resiliencyflorida.com) and a dedicated phone line ((866) 960-5939). Officer David Rathke serves as one of the directors steering the organization's strategic initiatives towards achieving climate resilience across Florida.