Get prepared for an emergency

True resilience is not just about surviving an emergency. It is about preparing for, responding to and recovering from challenges together.

The whole-society approach to resilience

No single organisation can respond to every emergency alone. Building resilience requires residents, communities, businesses, voluntary organisations and public services to work together.

A whole-society approach recognises that resilience is created through strong local relationships, shared responsibility and community action. It helps people and organisations adapt to changing circumstances, respond effectively to disruption and recover more quickly.

Resilience is not a one-off activity. It is an ongoing cycle of preparation, response, recovery and learning that helps communities become stronger and better prepared for future emergencies.