The Consortium for Resilient Gulf Communities (CRGC) aims to enhance the resilience of Gulf Coast communities in the face of environmental, economic, and social challenges. CRGC brings together researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to develop innovative solutions to the complex problems facing the region, including climate change, disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRGC fields the Survey of Trauma, Resilience, and Opportunity among Neighborhoods in the Gulf (STRONG), a longitudinal survey that explores the health and well-being of Gulf Coast residents as they navigate challenges facing the region. If you are a participant and have questions about the research project, please email resilientgulf@rand.org.
Through its research, survey, and outreach efforts, CRGC seeks to build stronger, more resilient communities that can adapt to changing conditions and thrive in the face of adversity.
Projects
Health, Social, and Community Economic Impacts of the Oil Spill
We are surveying individuals in Gulf of Mexico communities to assess the health, social, and economic impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on households. Read More »
Economic Impact of the Oil Spill on Industry
We are assessing the economic impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the fishing, fish/seafood processing, and tourism industries. Read More »
Community Action Planning
We are developing and implementing a community action planning process to increase awareness and use of evidence-based resilience strategies. Read More »
Targeted Information for Disaster-Affected Communities
We are developing a web portal, tailored to the needs of communities in the Gulf region, to deliver targeted information about oil spills. Read More »
Mentor the Next Generation
We are training undergraduate and graduate students in disaster resilience research and outreach methods. Read More »
Real-Time Program Self-Evaluation
We are evaluating the Consortium’s performance as we do our work, to demonstrate success and to improve our research, outreach, and education activities. Read More »