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Urban Disaster Resilience

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Building Codes

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Regulations that ensure structures are built to withstand anticipated disaster stresses, contributing to community resilience.

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Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

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Protecting digital systems managing essential city services from cyber threats to avoid disruptions during disasters.

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Disaster Recovery Planning

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Developing strategies for quick recovery and normalization of the community after a disaster event.

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Resilient Urban Design

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The practice of designing cities to absorb and recover from the stresses of a disaster, while maintaining essential functions.

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Resilience Indicators

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Metrics used to measure and gauge the resilience of urban systems and communities.

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Resource Stockpiling

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Accumulating and managing supplies like water, food, and medical equipment to be used during disaster events.

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Business Continuity Planning

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Creating strategies for businesses to continue operations during and after a disaster to support economic resilience.

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Climate Adaptation

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Adjusting urban environments to reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change.

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Community Engagement

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Involving local populations in resilience planning to ensure plans meet the needs and capabilities of the community.

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Emergency Response Systems

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Structures and processes in place to address immediate needs during and after a disaster event.

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Redundant Infrastructure

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Creating multiple pathways for critical services to ensure they remain functional in the event of a disaster.

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Food Security Strategies

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Ensuring availability and access to food during and after disasters, to prevent shortages and malnutrition.

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Social Capital & Cohesion

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Fostering strong community bonds and social networks that can provide support and resources in times of disaster.

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Critical Infrastructure Protection

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Safeguarding systems and assets deemed essential for the functioning of society and economy from disaster impacts.

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Urban Heat Island Mitigation

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Reducing the temperature differences between urban areas and their rural surroundings to manage heat-related risks.

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Hazard Mitigation Planning

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Proactive planning to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural and man-made disasters.

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Green Infrastructure

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Natural or semi-natural systems that provide services such as water management and air quality improvement, enhancing resilience.

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Public Health Preparedness

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Ensuring healthcare systems are equipped to handle mass injuries or health impacts resulting from disasters.

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Volunteer and Donations Management

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Organizing volunteer efforts and donations to efficiently meet the needs of disaster-affected communities.

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Risk Communication

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The process of informing people about potential hazards and the actions they can take to reduce risk and prepare.

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