Alabama Resilience Council

HB 603 permanently establishes the Alabama Resilience Council as an appointed advisory group within the executive branch of state government. This council is tasked with coordinating state government activities and fostering private sector interaction to proactively address harmful impacts on Alabama communities and infrastructure. The bill outlines the council's duties, which include developing resilience strategies, enhancing community awareness of hazards, and assisting in a statewide resilience plan. It also authorizes the appointment of a Chief Resilience Officer and requires a comprehensive statewide risk and vulnerability assessment.