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Resilience is an illusion

Emergency Planning

After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. However, the concept of resilience is, I think, suspect. What can we do instead?

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A Resilience Charter

Emergency Planning

The purpose of this charter is to specify the responsibilities of the state and citizens in the field of resilience against disasters, crises and major public emergencies and incidents. The future of humanity will involve very significant challenges in order to create and maintain resilience. Plans should be networked.

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Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Extreme Heat

CCEM Strategies

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. The majority of those who lost their lives were part of a vulnerable population - older adults with compromised health who lived alone. Here are four (4) steps to building resilience to extreme heat in your community: Map and assess your local risks.

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Increase Community Resilience for Extreme Cold Emergencies

CCEM Strategies

The impact of cold emergencies goes beyond discomfort. Especially vulnerable populations. Rural vs. Urban Resilience to Cold Rural and urban communities face distinct challenges when it comes to cold emergencies, and understanding these differences can help shed light on effective strategies for preparation and response.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

Increasing dependency on critical infrastructure makes the country ever more vulnerable to proliferating technological failure, whether it is caused by cyber attack, sabotage or natural forces. One of the UK's senior and most accomplished emergency planners recently remarked that "“our societal resilience is the lowest I have ever perceived”.

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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

b) In terms of its methodology, the NRR discusses vulnerability but does not accept the premise (Hewitt 1983) that it is the major component of risk. One of these is the National Resilience Framework (HM Government 2022). This document has the merit of setting goals and targets for the achievement of resilience in Britain.

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Five ways to improve campus safety and security

everbridge

Download now 5 ways to bolster school and campus safety Emergency plans Strategize with emergency plans and drills. A resilient campus safety strategy starts with meticulously crafted emergency plans. Validate planning. Drive strong return on resilience investments.