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The CRD model involves three main components: Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), Community Resilience District (CRD), and Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs). | The CRD model involves three main components: Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), Community Resilience District (CRD), and Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs). | ||
Although it may seem hierarchical, the CRD is intended to serve as a supportive team for the administrative needs of NETs rather than a direct authority. In fact, notwithstanding the diagram below, the CRD could serve as an organization ''lateral'' to the individual NET teams inside a CRD service area. Its strength lies in empowering any community member interested in emergency preparedness and response, offering them roles and responsibilities. The goal of this model is not to create bureaucracy, but to strengthen community resilience by actively involving more individuals.[[File:CRD Structure.jpg|alt=Diagram of the basic structure of a Community Resilience District (CRD). The CRD itself might be an organization above or lateral to the NETs. Illustration by Hugh Newell.|thumb|900x900px|''Diagram of the basic structure of a Community Resilience District (CRD). The CRD itself might be an organization above or lateral to the NETs. Illustration by Hugh Newell.''|none]] | Although it may seem hierarchical, the CRD is intended to serve as a supportive team for the administrative needs of NETs rather than a direct authority. In fact, notwithstanding the diagram below, the CRD could serve as an organization ''lateral'' to the individual NET teams inside a CRD service area. Its strength lies in empowering any community member interested in emergency preparedness and response, offering them roles and responsibilities. The goal of this model is not to create bureaucracy, but to strengthen community resilience by actively involving more individuals. | ||
<span style="color:#ffffff">..</span>[[File:CRD Structure.jpg|alt=Diagram of the basic structure of a Community Resilience District (CRD). The CRD itself might be an organization above or lateral to the NETs. Illustration by Hugh Newell.|thumb|900x900px|''Diagram of the basic structure of a Community Resilience District (CRD). The CRD itself might be an organization above or lateral to the NETs. Illustration by Hugh Newell.''|none]] | |||
<span style="color:#ffffff">...</span>[[File:Scribes.jpg|alt=Pen and scroll representing a charter|thumb|144x144px|''Community Resilience Districts need a charter, but don't let the word "charter" make you think PBEM expects you to flounce about in a doublet or kirtle.''|border]] | <span style="color:#ffffff">...</span>[[File:Scribes.jpg|alt=Pen and scroll representing a charter|thumb|144x144px|''Community Resilience Districts need a charter, but don't let the word "charter" make you think PBEM expects you to flounce about in a doublet or kirtle.''|border]] | ||