Community Resilience Strategies

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1 Community Resilience Strategies Paul Hendy Operations Director Scottish Flood Forum - paul@scottishfloodforum.org Phone

2 Who are we? An independent community focused charitable organisation funded by the Scottish Government Working in partnership with Local Authorities, SEPA, Scot Water, Agencies and Communities - Home based - but cover all Scotland Web site Paul Hendy - Scottish Flood Forum 2 2

3 Community Recovery Dealing with the aftermath 3

4 Recovery & Resilience Sir Michael Pitt should establish a programme to support and encourage individuals and communities to be better prepared and more self reliant during emergencies. Allowing the authorities to focus on those areas and people in greatest need 4

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6 Disasters are a people issue People get hurt Communities damaged People want to be listened to They want you to care They want to understand who you are, what you do, what your abilities / constraints are, how they can work with you Importantly, they want to be involved in the planning for their future 6

7 Local Authority Local Authority Services Scottish Flood Forum Recovery Surgery / MARG Lions Club Faith Community Community Council Rotary Club Business Continuity Voluntary Sector Admin Centre Coordination Info/Call Centre Processing Data Pastoral Support Pastoral Care Volunteer Support Fund Allocation IT Database Community Support Fund Manager Fund Allocation Financial Support Rotary/ Resources Business Recovery Resource Manager Food Bank Furniture Store 7

8 An effective Recovery / Resilience Programme Recovery is the process of rebuilding, restoring and rehabilitating communities and individual s lives following emergencies - It enables communities to: - 1. Cope with the impacts of the disaster 2. Recover from disaster and bounce back 3. Adapt to cope better in the future 8

9 Requirements for a Recovery Programme Recovery requires the direct involvement of those who understand the complexity of working with people and communities, and their relationships with the services, systems and infrastructure that supports them. The environment in which recovery is set is dynamic and constantly evolving. Managers at all levels need to be flexible, adaptable and, where necessary, innovative, in their management approach.

10 A Resilient Community Preparing for the worst 10

11 Developing Resilience Information about risks and appropriate protective action Information and advice about support measures and how to access them, - eligibility conditions - application procedures. The normal reactions that can be expected and how people can deal with these reactions Information about how to make sense of the event in terms of its cause and fitting it into their understanding. Paul Hendy - Scottish Flood Forum 11

12 Community Resilience Plan Framework and / or guidelines Roles and responsibilities Tried and tested response Risks and hazards Identify vulnerable members of the community Valuable relevant information Saves critical time 12

13 Business Continuity Training Definition: Business Continuity Management is a holistic management process that identifies potential impacts that threaten an organisation and provides a framework for building resilience and the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand and value creating activities.

14 Community Resilience Groups Are able to support Vulnerable people Have contact with individuals who may not be know to help organisations Are respected and trusted Have key local knowledge Increase the support structure Remain when task is finished 14

15 Flood Warden Scheme Paul Hendy - Scottish Flood Forum 15

16 Home Flood Plans Whistle Portable Radio Wash Kit Games First Aid Kit Disinfectant Hand Gel Rubber Gloves Camera Paul Hendy - National Flood Forum 16

17 Community Resilience Property Protection Paul Hendy - Scottish Flood Forum 17

18 The Ideal? A community with well rehearsed emergency plans Superior flood mitigation processes in the wetter months Appropriate building protection, suitable to local flood hazards and risks; Adequate Insurance cover suitable for the risks Subsidised property protection 18

19 The End Thank you Contact details - Phone paul@scottishfloodforum.org 19