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What is 'resilience'?
The concept of 'resilience' has long been used to describe individuals with the ability to withstand or recovery easily and quickly from illness or hardship. It is a term that can easily be applied to organisations or even societies. The Government uses the term resilience when talking about national security and emergency preparedness. Resilience in this sense means ensuring that the country as a whole can handle and recover quickly from any emergency, such as a major flood, terrorist attack or industrial accident.
The sections below provide more information on what is being done at different levels to prepare for emergencies.
Central Government
Central Government section covers what is being done within Central Government to reduce the risk from emergencies, to ensure the country is as prepared as it can be, and to ensure the response to any emergency is effective, regardless of cause (e.g. terrorism, natural disaster, industrial accident).
Devolved Administrations
Devolved Administrations section tells you what is being done within the Devolved Administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to prepare for possible emergencies. It also sets out how the Devolved Administrations work closely with Central Government to ensure an effective, co-ordinated approach.
English Regions
English Regions section tells you about the important role of the English Regions in preparing for and responding to emergencies. In particular, it describes the work of the Regional Resilience Teams within the Government Offices of the Regions.
Local Resilience
Local resilience section tells you about the work at a local level to prepare for possible emergencies. It describes the work done by local responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (e.g. emergency services, Local Authorities), and the role of Local Resilience Forums as the principle means for co-operation between responders at a local level.
You can get more detailed information on all these topics in Emergency Preparedness . and Emergency Response and Recovery
By courtesy of the Cabinet Office see: http://www.pfe.gov.uk/index.shtm