A Review of Community-Centric Power Systems Resilience Assessment and Enhancement Strategies

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive review of resilience metrics, covering both engineering-based measures, such as fragility-curve modeling, and data-driven approaches, including triangular and trapezoidal representations. Next, the paper examines the interdependencies between power systems resilience and community resilience, addressing socioeconomic and behavioral dimensions, infrastructure interconnections, and the emerging role of resilience hubs. The review then synthesizes state-of-the-art strategies for enhancing power system resilience, including network hardening, resource allocation, optimal scheduling, and reconfiguration techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of AI methods and the techno-legal dimensions of resilient power systems and communities. In particular, the paper contrasts the regulatory landscapes of the European Union and the United States, highlighting key similarities and distinctions. By analyzing methodologies for mitigating the impacts of high-impact, low-probability (HILP) events, the review identifies critical research gaps and outlines promising directions for future investigation.