Definitions

In this Act: (1) Community resiliency center The term community resiliency center means a center that provides community resources and improves disaster preparedness, response, or recovery in the community and— (A) may conduct, or provide space for, targeted activities such as helping reach community members not well-served by existing resources or preparedness programs, and serving as a shelter or communications center in emergencies, distributing food, energy and other basic needs during or after a disaster, providing trauma-informed care and mental health services during or after a disaster, and enabling faster recovery through connecting community members with services; and (B) may distribute food, energy, or other basic needs on an ongoing basis. (2) Environmental justice community The term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing, higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects as compared to other communities.