Humanitarian Impact
- Shelters 350-550 evacuees with medical triage, sanitation, and meal service.
- Feeds 3,500-5,000 meals/day (surge) during FEMA or territorial activations.
Community Resilience Center (CRC)
The Community Resilience Center is the beating operational heart of the STX Resilience Campus. Designed as a Category-5 hardened multipurpose structure, the CRC functions daily as a gymnasium, recreation center, vocational training hub, and community event space — and transforms instantly into a mass-care shelter, triage center, and logistics command node during island-wide emergencies.
CRC Snapshot
Emergency sheltering capacity
350-550 sheltered individuals
Dining & feeding throughput
1,200-1,800 meals/day steady; 3,500-5,000 meals/day (surge)
Main hall footprint
Full-size gym convertible to mass care
Communications & power
Linked to The Vault + microgrid priority
Medical & triage zones
Staging for 40–75 patients
Training & workforce space
Classrooms + labs for daily programming
Mission & Dual-Use Purpose
The CRC is built around a “dual-use” philosophy: fully functional for daily life and fully optimized for emergency activation. This enables the campus to support St. Croix residents, veterans, families, and vulnerable populations under both normal conditions and extreme weather or grid-failure scenarios.
Daily-Use Roles
The CRC provides vital wellness and quality-of-life services:
- Gymnasium: Fitness, intramural sports, physical therapy.
- Recreation Center: Social space, activities, youth programs.
- Community Hall: Gatherings, meetings, ceremonies, training sessions.
- Vocational & Workforce Training: Microgrid operations, maintenance, agriculture, technology.
- Dining Overflow & Event Hosting: Weddings, graduations, large-group events.
Emergency-Mode Capabilities
When activated for disaster response, the CRC becomes a mission-critical staging facility:
- Mass-Care Shelter: Capacity for hundreds of evacuees using cots, dividers, and supply storage.
- Triage & First Aid: Medical stabilization before transport to island hospitals.
- Food & Water Distribution Hub: High-volume feeding via the commercial kitchen.
- FEMA & National Guard Coordination: Space for rapid deployments and operations.
- Island Communications Node: Direct fiber, satellite uplink, and radio integration with The Vault.
- Grid-Independent Power: Fed by solar, battery, and propane hybrid microgrid.
Structural & Safety Engineering
The CRC is built to exceed U.S. Virgin Islands hurricane codes and operates as one of the safest structures on St. Croix:
- Category-5 hardened shell with reinforced concrete and impact-rated glazing.
- Roof diaphragm engineered for sustained 180–200mph wind events.
- Water intrusion barriers and high-capacity drainage grading.
- Independent mechanical rooms protected by internal concrete walls.
- Backup ventilation designed for low-power emergency airflow.
In extreme scenarios, the CRC becomes the primary life-safety location for residents and staff across Village 5 and the surrounding campus.
Commercial Kitchen & Food Service Capability
The CRC connects directly to the main commercial kitchen, allowing seamless transitions from:
- Daily meal service for residents and staff.
- Bulk food preparation for mass feeding in emergencies.
- Event catering for on-campus conferences and gatherings.
The kitchen is equipped to support thousands of meals per day during full emergency activation.
Wellness, Fitness & Behavioral Health Integration
Daily use of the CRC incorporates trauma-informed wellness programming, including:
- Physical therapy and adaptive fitness training
- Group activities to reduce isolation and build community
- Sports, recreation, and structured movement for behavioral health support
- Specialized veteran recovery programs utilizing exercise as therapy
Layout & Functional Zones
The CRC includes several internal districts tailored for flexibility:
- Main Hall: Full-size gym floor convertible into events or shelter space.
- Training Rooms: Classrooms, skills labs, AV-equipped learning spaces.
- Fitness Wing: Weight training, cardio, physical therapy.
- Emergency Storage: Cots, dividers, water, medical kits.
- Communications Node: Linked to The Vault’s secure systems.
- Kitchen Connection: Direct hallway to food-service operations.
CRC Within the Campus-Wide Resilience Network
The Community Resilience Center anchors the operational response system across the campus:
- Village 5: Immediate housing support and nearby resident integration.
- The Vault: Communications, microgrid, and incident command.
- Energy District: Microgrid battery storage & generator farm for CRC continuity.
- Water Systems: Cisterns and potable storage feeding kitchen & hygiene modules.
- Waste Management & Treatment: Independent sanitation and reclaimed-water loops that keep shelter operations healthy even when municipal systems fail.
- Agriculture & Orchards: Localized food support and crisis rations.
Economic & Community Impact
In non-emergency periods, the CRC serves St. Croix through:
- Local event space rental
- Public recreation and youth engagement
- Community gatherings and meetings
- Training partnerships with local employers
- A safe, inclusive environment supporting both residents and the broader island community
A Core Pillar of the $130M (Phase 1) Campus Plan
The CRC is one of the highest-impact infrastructure investments in the entire campus. Its daily functionality, emergency transformation capability, and deep integration with power, water, and command systems make it a cornerstone of the resilience mission for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How This Component Delivers on the Five Pillars
Five core pillars are shown first; supporting highlights are labeled.
Local Workforce Development
- Daily programs train veterans and residents in emergency logistics, ICS, fitness, and recreation operations.
- Hosts large-scale drills that prepare staff for future storms and humanitarian deployments.
Scalable & Replicable Model
- Dual-use design, activation scripts, and floor plans become the blueprint for CRCs at future campuses.
- Integrated comms/power model demonstrates best practices for island resilience facilities.
Integrated Economic Self-Sufficiency
- Event rentals, recreation memberships, and training partnerships generate revenue during blue-sky days.
- Dining/kitchen integration lowers food costs while supporting agriculture output.
Operational Resilience
- Category-5 hardened shell, redundant ventilation, and microgrid priority keep the CRC online during blackouts.
- Direct fiber/satellite links to The Vault ensure situational awareness for government partners.
Campus Integration
- Shares playbooks with Village 5 housing, The Vault command node, and the ELZ to coordinate dual-mode activations.
- Ties directly into energy, water, and waste systems so lifesafety services stay online even if island utilities fail.
CRC Reference Packages & Upcoming Renderings
Final photoreal renderings are in production. In the meantime, investor-ready plan sets, diagrams, and narratives are available in the protected downloads section. Request access to see the latest schematic package or coordinate with our team for a guided walkthrough.