A guide to rural community resilience


The Guide to Rural Community Resilience is designed to help rural communities prepare for emergencies with proactive, community-centered strategies. It provides guidance on creating local emergency plans, forming Community Emergency Volunteer (CEV) groups, and linking with local resources like farmers and rural contractors. Key sections cover risk assessment, volunteer roles, personal resilience tips, and connecting with emergency services. The guide emphasizes planning and cooperation to strengthen community support and reduce the impact of incidents.

Author(s): Communities Prepared, a program by Groundwork South, with contributions from Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

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