Rural Resiliency Workshop (Nome Census Area) 2026

Rural Resiliency Workshops (RRWs) are community-based gatherings designed to strengthen emergency preparedness, communication, and long-term resilience in Alaska's rural communities. Hosted by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), these workshops bring together Tribal leaders, local governments, emergency responders, regional organizations, and community partners to discuss local hazards, preparedness priorities, and opportunities for coordination. The Nome workshop will specifically focus on coastal storm preparedness, emergency coordination, and community resilience, informed by regional experiences from major storm events affecting western Alaska communities, including Typhoon Merbok, Typhoon Halong, and other coastal hazards impacting the region. Participants will engage in discussions focused on coastal storm preparedness and planning, lessons learned from recent regional storm impacts, community emergency coordination and communication, preparedness planning for local and regional hazards, and review and refinement of local Small Community Emergency Response Plans (SCERPs).