Manchester Resilience
Emergency Management & Preparedness
Emergency management and preparedness in Manchester face numerous challenges, including the increasing volatility and rapid onset of storms, declining number of volunteers for CERT, lack of awareness about self-sufficiency after major storms, impacts of extended power outages on vulnerable populations, different perceptions of hazard issues, limited sheltering capacity, frequent power outages and limited cell phone coverage, longer and more severe droughts, insufficient staff strength and fire trucks, and locations without fire hydrants. Addressing these challenges is crucial for effective emergency response and preparedness in the Town of Manchester.
Current Strengths
and
Assets
Manchester's strengths for resilience building include active community engagement, collaboration among departments, volunteerism, routine hazard exercises, revenue from a municipally-owned landfill, outdoor recreational resources, well-maintained infrastructure and water supply, diverse disaster awareness platforms, in-house engineering and GIS capacity, redundant water supply system, a robust senior center, available municipal buildings for community use, upgrades for gas capture and renewable energy, strong institutional partnerships, affordable housing, history of environmental organizations, high quality of life, growing awareness of environmental and social health link, presence of a tree warden, diverse educational institutions, and being a regional hub for emergency response and social services
More Detail
in a PDF
For you to check
Community Resilience Building Workshop
Summary of Findings August 2022
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