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A workshop for better community resilience in Israel


The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel will be hosting an international resilience workshop in May 2023. During three days, participants will learn about Israeli concepts and models of emergency preparedness and community resilience.
 
Individuals, families, businesses, and institutions that are prepared for tackling disasters are more likely to cope efficiently – and to recover faster. Such training reduces the risks of damage to critical infrastructure, lessens economic losses and softens the emotional impact of the catastrophe on the population.
 
Once the steps of immediate emergency response are implemented, it is up to local leadership and the municipality’s services to provide and facilitate all the necessary recovery measures. By supporting citizens and the community’s institutions, local authorities can help restore and strengthen the community’s cohesion.
 
To help communities face emergency situations better, the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel will organize an international community resilience workshop in the coastal city of Nahariya (Israel) from 17 to 19 May 2023. During the event, participants will learn about concepts and methods from experts in the fields of welfare, social work, psychology and urban security. The initiative aims to provide participants with helpful Israeli models of preparedness and resilience that have been field-tested in real emergency situations.
 
For more information on this initiative, visit the website of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.