Emergency Preparedness &
Community Resilience

In the upper Chilkat Valley, being prepared is a way of life. Isolated by geography and weather, our community knows that when something goes wrong, neighbors are often the first — and most important — line of support.

Four Winds Resource Center is committed to formalizing its role as a community resilience hub. As the only public infrastructure in the upper valley, FWRC is uniquely positioned to serve as a coordination point, warming shelter, and resource cache when our community needs it most.

Our emergency preparedness work includes:

• Formalizing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) protocols in coordination with Klukwan, the Klukwan Village Volunteer Fire Department (KVVFD), Haines Volunteer Fire Department, Haines Police Department, and the Haines Avalanche Center
• Completing a site energy audit and planning for a backup generator — with a long-term goal of a full hybrid energy resilience system to keep the facility operational during power outages
• Developing ride-coordination for elderly and disabled highway-corridor residents to access medical appointments and essential services, in partnership with SAIL, SEARHC, and Haines Senior Services
• Acquiring a community van to ensure reliable quarterly commodity food runs from Juneau — currently relying on volunteers driving at personal expense
• Supporting food security through the Victory Garden, Chilkat Valley Food Hub, and Tool Library — each reducing community dependence on supply chains that can be disrupted by weather, road closures, or other emergencies

We are actively seeking partners, volunteers, and funding to advance this work. If you are interested in supporting FWRC’s emergency preparedness efforts — through expertise, equipment, or donations — please reach out.