Building community resilience

Become better prepared on a local level

The response to, and recovery from, an emergency is carried out first and foremost at the local level. This response may be from the emergency services alone, but will more likely be a joint effort with engagement from local people as they will know their community and its needs.

​There may be circumstances, such as widespread flooding, heavy snow or severe storm damage, where the arrival of the emergency services and other responders could be delayed, or when essential utilities and highways access may be compromised.

​Communities who have particular risks are encouraged to complete community resilience plans which will identify volunteers, resources and those who may be particularly vulnerable.

​Local parish councils are linked with their district emergency planning officers and other Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) members, such as the Environment Agency, to support in completion of these plans. 

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