Community resilience involves communities and individuals leveraging resources and expertise to manage emergencies, aligning with the Scottish Government’s definition. It emphasises a culture of preparedness, inclusivity, and social and emotional community constructs rather than solely geographic boundaries.
Resilience elements include:
- awareness of risks
- assets (skills, networks, resources)
- the propensity to act
- fostering self-reliance
- complementing emergency responder efforts
Governance and review
The policy is subject to periodic review, with updates communicated to relevant committees. Coordination occurs through the Local Resilience Partnership and internal operational groups, ensuring strategic oversight and effective implementation of community resilience initiatives.
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