What is Community Resiliency?

Community resiliency is the ability of a community to bounce back from adversity. It involves preparing for disruptions, supporting one another through challenges, and working toward solutions that promote long-term sustainability and well-being. It also refers to the community’s ability to use its resources to respond to, adapt to, and recover from adverse situations. This means taking proactive steps today to ensure we’re ready for whatever tomorrow may bring.

Examples of Community Resilience:

• Knowing who your neighbors are and sharing contact details
• Checking up on any vulnerable neighbors (in severe weather, for example)
• Knowing whether your neighbors have experience or equipment that might be invaluable in an emergency (for example, nurses, doctors, tree surgeons, people with generators, 4x4 vehicles, emergency lighting, etc.)

Get Involved

Make a Plan: Think about what you have that relies on power and ask yourself how to manage without it. For example, it’s a good idea to keep a simple phone that does not need mains power or a wind-up charger for your mobile phone.

Build a Kit: Prepare a box of essentials within your home to prepare you for power cuts or possible periods of isolation. For example:

• Wind up torch and radio
• Vital documentation in weather/floodproof container
• List of contact details, including family and friends
• Candles, matches and lighters
• Toiletries, blankets and warm clothes
• Non-perishable food and drink, e.g., bottled water, tea, coffee, and powdered milk
• Medication and first-aid kit

 Our Focus:

We believe in building a strong, adaptable, and sustainable community that can thrive in the face of change. Whether it’s economic shifts, natural disasters, or other challenges, we are committed to working together to ensure our community can withstand and recover from difficulties while maintaining our quality of life.

• Preparedness: Helping individuals and families plan for emergencies.

• Sustainability: Encouraging practices that protect our environment and conserve resources.

• Social Support: Strengthening our social fabric through collaboration and mutual aid.

• Recovery: Creating systems that support a swift, equitable recovery from natural disasters or other crises.

Stay Informed:

FEMA

ASPR