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Unlocking the Secret to Community Resilience: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Unlocking the Secret to Community Resilience: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Introduction

In the ever-evolving landscape of disaster risk management, community disaster resilience (CDR) has emerged as a critical component. However, its application is often hampered by the lack of robust assessment tools. A recent systematic review titled Community Disaster Resilience: a Systematic Review on Assessment Models and Tools sheds light on the current state of CDR assessment models and offers valuable insights for practitioners seeking to enhance their skills.

Key Findings from the Research

The study analyzed 675 publications, narrowing down to 17 articles that presented ten distinct models, tools, or indices for CDR assessment. These models varied significantly in their domains, indicators, and the types of hazards they addressed. The research highlighted the following key points:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, these findings underscore the importance of adopting a systematic approach to CDR assessment. Here are some actionable steps to consider:

Conclusion

The journey towards effective community disaster resilience is ongoing. Practitioners must leverage existing models while advocating for further research to refine these tools. By doing so, they can contribute to more resilient communities capable of withstanding and recovering from disasters.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Community Disaster Resilience: a Systematic Review on Assessment Models and Tools.


Citation: Ostadtaghizadeh, A., Ardalan, A., Paton, D., Jabbari, H., & Khankeh, H. R. (2015). Community Disaster Resilience: a Systematic Review on Assessment Models and Tools. PLoS Currents, 7. https://doi.org/10.1371/currents.dis.f224ef8efbdfcf1d508dd0de4d8210ed
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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