The Community Resilience Handbook

Community resilience requires collaboration across many sectors and professions, and this book's interdisciplinary authorship reflects that collaboration. Chapters present perspectives on:Recommended approaches and resources;Resilient infrastructure;Avoiding legal challenges to higher standards for development and redevelopment;Organizational resilience and business continuity;Resilient agriculture and environmental considerations;Financial considerations;Measuring and assessing risk;The role of lawyers in promoting resilience;Government leadership in promoting resilience;Collaboration and building a culture of continuity; andInternational standards on resilience.