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; and International standards on resilience.