Q&A with the world’s first chief resilience officer

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'We used to talk about shocks as just surviving them. Now, we think about recovering and thriving after a disaster', said Patrick Otellini, Chief Resilience Officer, City and County of San Francisco, California (USA) in a Q&A with Sarah Twobly for the Rockeffeler Foundation.

Otellini shares insights on his role, San Fancisco's experience - particularly with earthquake preparedness and community engagement, and how other cities may share their experience.

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