Co-PI Dr. Natasha Malmin has been leading preliminary work to identify the impact of recurrent disasters on critical infrastructure in frontline communities in an 11-county region within eastern South Carolina most affected by repeat flooding and hurricanes. 

Those counties are Berkeley, Charleston, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, & Williamsburg. 

The project goals include:

• understanding the role of existing policies in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and shortening recovery timelines

• developing policy toolkits that facilitate rapid assessment and assistance after disasters

The Carolinas CAP team has also been building partnerships with nonprofits operating throughout eastern SC, including: Williamsburg Health Extension Program; Williamsburg 4–H program; Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council; CMD Food Bank; and the Cassandra C. Rush African American Museum.