Start with People’s Needs
Where they live, work, and gather.
Enabling local governments to implement and finance measures to protect against extreme weather events.
The Hub exemplifies the Academy’s shift from advising to convening and catalyzing transformation by leveraging our network of experienced elected Fellows to help communities transition from costly, reactive disaster response to strategic, proactive adaptation.
The frequency of billion-dollar natural disasters has nearly doubled from 14 events in 2014 to 27 in 2024. The devastating 2025 Southern California wildfires exemplify how unprepared communities face catastrophic losses.
With approximately 6 million uninsured homes nationwide and growing insurance market gaps, local governments must act decisively to protect their constituents and economies.
Where they live, work, and gather.
Not just processes or outputs.
Especially in underserved communities.
The most recent news from the Hub
The National Academy of Public Administration's CEO James-Christian B. Blockwood, the Hub's Coordinator Amanda Mullan, and the Director of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships Nancy...
Extreme Weather Resilience Hub Coordinator and Project Director, Amanda Mullan, talks about what the Hub's launch means for public administration.
National Academy of Public Administration Launches Extreme Weather Resilience Hub to Create Climate Adaptation Solutions for Local Governments
