Caution in implementing untested measures

Benadusi (for literature reference see original source document) outlines several arguments of caution against developing a culture of resilience, focused on the use of untested projects, a shift of responsibility of disaster management onto citizens and the over-use of buzzwords such as “resilience”.

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Rule of law, Power relations

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body, Local authorities, Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Government, Healthcare and emergency services, European Civil Protection Mechanism, UN and other international organisations

Recommendations:

• Develop a personal “culture of preparedness”