Project Overview
The Office of the Governor is developing the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO),a people-centered resilience strategy to help communities around Oregon adapt and thrive in the face of increasingly severe disasters. The PRO aims to be responsive to the unique cultures, demographics, histories, and hazards of Oregon’s diverse regions. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch agencies and the Governor’s recommended budget and legislative work for the next biennium.
Project Phases (subject to change)
Project Planning: January- August 2025
Gathering Information: October 2025-June 2026
During this stage, researchers will analyze existing plans, frameworks and literature, and create prompts for Regional Focus Groups. Community Partners will gather, share best practices, challenges and ideas, and share notes with University Partners. A statewide Resilience Forum will meet monthly to synthesize input from the regional focus groups, agency partners, and other subject matter experts. They will provide feedback on draft strategies and plan chapters.
Writing & Reviewing: July-August 2026
The writing and reviewing stage includes circulating a complete draft for feedback and incorporating any suggested changes.
Recommendations & Publication: September 2026
The final stage is the publication of the Resilience Plan and Storymap.
Get Involved
If you are doing resiliency work in any settings, please join our Resilience Action & Impact Network! To join, just fill out this form. The Statewide Resilience Forum will begin meeting in October, on the third Wednesday of the month from 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Meetings are held on Zoom and open to the public and you can
register here.