Communities throughout Northeast Ohio are experiencing extreme weather evens such as extreme heat, cold, and flooding as a direct result in changes in our weather and climate. However, underserved communities are often the most impact, unprepared, and disconnected from resilience and emergency planning and resources. Our presentation will explore how the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition created a community-centered participatory model that focuses on engaging community anchors and leaders (i.e. faith leaders, grassroots, and community based organizations). By using intentional and consistent outreach, engagement, and capacity building methods, we are strengthening resilience and emergency preparedness in communities of concern in a multi-county initiative.
