Implementing a community recovery programme
Abstract
How should recovery be understood in the aftermath of a major incident? Bringing together the appropriate resources can be a challenge in its own right. How should one understand the complex needs of the affected community? What do those working in recovery need to implement to ensure a fully integrated recovery operation? When trying to formulate a recovery plan, what lessons have been learned from previous incidents? This paper suggests some points for consideration and implementation.
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Author's Biography
Paul Hendy is Flood Recovery and Community Support Specialist for the Carlisle Flood Recovery Centre, a post he manages in a voluntary capacity. Paul currently works in implementing community flood recovery for the Scottish Flood Forum. His role requires wide-ranging partnership and engagement with local authorities, utility companies and the Scottish and Environment Protection Agency in setting up integrated community support and recovery programmes. Over the past 14 years he has been seconded to many major flood incidents throughout England, Wales and Ireland to assist with the implementation of recovery strategies. Paul has also written community guides on preparing for flooding, property flood protection and home flood plans.
Citation
Hendy, Paul (2018, March 1). Implementing a community recovery programme. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 11, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.69554/VCUV5452.
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