Carpinteria Community Resilience
The Carpinteria Community Resilience Committee was created to establish and enhance a region-wide network of community resilience hubs to provide critical services before, during and after disruptions and foster year-round community gathering spaces for social, cultural, and economic benefits. Girls Inc of Carpinteria (GIC) participated in the Collaborative's 2023 Resilience Hub pilot program. Through the pilot, GIC staff learned about emergency management protocols and identified opportunities to build capacity and secure resources for emergency response.
We strive to activate and improve our sites, increase accessibility during emergencies, and contribute to local community resilience in Carpinteria and the broader region through the Central Coast Resilience Hubs Network.
Committee Leadership
Garrett Wong- gwong@countyofsb.org
Sustainability Division Manager, County of Santa Barbara
Jamie Collins- jamie@girlsinc-carp.org
Executive Director, Girls Inc of Carpinteria
Committee Meeting Times
The Carpinteria Resilience Committee convenes on the third Tuesday of each month, typically in the morning.
Get Involved
This committee is currently limited to organizations and agencies that support community resilience in Carpinteria.
If you would like to be included as a member, or propose a topic to be discussed by the membership, please contact the Committee Chairs.
Resilience Hub Information
As one of the County's first Resilience Hubs, Girls Inc:
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Offers a 24/7 accessible food pantry;
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Has secured a cache of emergency supplies;
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Has participated in Red Cross emergency shelter trainings;
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Hosted Community Resilience Fairs, offering education, resources and supplies from community partners;
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Continues to seek funding to expand onsite renewable energy generation and storage capacity; and
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Continues to anchor the Carpinteria Community Resilience Committee
Learn more by visiting the Girl's Inc. Resilience Hub Page here.