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IV. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CAPABILITY
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IV. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CAPABILITYThere are numerous non-profit organizations in North Carolina that help us reduce our vulnerability to natural hazards. Some of these organizations focus primarily on structural mitigation (the Blue Sky Foundation, for instance); some provide assistance during times of disaster (such as the Red Cross). Many other groups may not be directly involved in mitigation or disaster work, but nevertheless contribute to the State’s efforts to increase resiliency. Some of these organizations work actively to carry out programs and projects, others provide sources of funds, while others serve in an advocacy or advisory capacity for their respective constituencies. This section of the Capability Assessment describes a few of the not-for-profit organizations and associations that operate in North Carolina that either directly or indirectly serve the purposes of hazard mitigation. While a few non-profit organizations have participated as members of the State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group, the State of North Carolina should be more aggressive in its outreach and solicitation of the non-profit sector to participate in the formulation and implementation of state hazard mitigation policy. Many non-profit organizations seek to accomplish goals that closely align with the goal of reducing our State’s vulnerability to hazards, and could prove to be a valuable resource to reach that goal. Many organizations can tap into vast sources of funds that are otherwise inaccessible to government agencies, while other organizations have troops of volunteers at the ready to work for their cause. The active involvement of these stakeholders in efforts by the State to increase resiliency can only increase the likelihood of our eventual success. THE BLUE SKY FOUNDATIONThe Blue Sky Foundation of North Carolina is a non-profit corporation chartered for the purpose of encouraging hazard resistant construction. The Foundation provides information, public education, and professional training that promote safer construction, wise land use, disaster mitigation and sustainable development. The initial Board of Directors represents a variety of interests including: home builders, consumers, local government, building officials, and state agencies. A representative from the Blue Sky Foundation serves on the State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group. Blue Sky was launched in 1995 as a joint project of local, state, and federal agencies; corporate contributors; academic institutions; and private citizens. The aim of “Blue Sky Phase I” (1995-1997) was to promote the widespread understanding of natural hazards and their potential impacts on buildings, infrastructure, and communities. Emphasis was given to hands-on training for those groups that have direct roles in siting, design, and construction of new buildings, including building officials, material suppliers, builders, architects, and inspectors. With support from NCDEM, FEMA, and the Town of Southern Shores, a model demonstration home and training center was constructed in Southern Shores. It incorporates state-of-the-art techniques that can be showcased and used to support the training. To measure wind loads during extreme events, researchers from the Johns Hopkins University installed sensors in the home. Real-time data is collected during coastal storms to assess the effectiveness of various retrofitting techniques installed throughout the building. A straightforward “problem” and “solution” approach was adopted in the Blue Sky training programs. Following Hurricane Fran, there was ample evidence of building failure, ranging from improperly anchored houses that were lifted off their foundations, to poorly attached roof sheathing that was detached by high winds. Through a coalition of 22 corporate partners and eight research institutions, training programs were combined to focus on hazard-resistant construction. Blue Sky Phase II started in the fall of 1998 with the establishment of the nonprofit Blue Sky Foundation. The Foundation has several ongoing initiatives that help it achieve its mission including: Hazard Resistant Construction:
Hazard Resistant Community Development
Executive Order No. 25: North Carolina Showcase State Partnership for Natural Disaster Resistance and ResilienceBlue Sky Foundation was ordered by Governor Easley in July, 2002 to implement Executive Order No. 25 in collaboration with NCDEM. The Executive Order proclaims the State of North Carolina as a “Showcase State for Natural Disaster Resistance and Resilience” as a means to further reduce the vulnerability of our citizens and the built environment to the risks associated with natural hazards. Executive Order No. 25 names the following partners in the Showcase State:
The Executive Order lays out numerous mitigation activities to be undertaken by the Showcase State partnership. These initiatives include:
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