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[[File:Diagrampeoplebsm.jpg|alt=A Community Resilience District brings in a whole community, not just NET volunteers|thumb|''A Community Resilience District brings in a whole community, not just NET volunteers. Illustration by Hugh Newell.''|551x551px]] | [[File:Diagrampeoplebsm.jpg|alt=A Community Resilience District brings in a whole community, not just NET volunteers|thumb|''A Community Resilience District brings in a whole community, not just NET volunteers. Illustration by Hugh Newell.''|551x551px]] | ||
The idea of the Community Resilience District ("CRD") came from volunteers who wanted to provide different ways to organize a NET that were not dictated by the boundaries of neighborhood associations. The CRD concept not only offers this alternative but also encourages the formation of operational teams at a block scale, centralizes the administrative functions of a NET, and promotes the recruitment of Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs). This article focuses on explaining the roles and responsibilities of CRDs and NETs. The tone may sound directive, but the intention is for communities to adopt the elements that make sense to them and discard those that don't. Nothing in this article should be treated as prescriptive. | The idea of the Community Resilience District ("CRD") came from volunteers who wanted to provide different ways to organize a NET that were not dictated by the boundaries of neighborhood associations '''''and''''' wish to include community organizations and assets beyond NET. The CRD concept not only offers this alternative but also encourages the formation of operational teams at a block scale, centralizes the administrative functions of a NET, and promotes the recruitment of Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs). This article focuses on explaining the roles and responsibilities of CRDs and NETs. The tone may sound directive, but the intention is for communities to adopt the elements that make sense to them and discard those that don't. Nothing in this article should be treated as prescriptive. | ||
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#'''NETs need the support and involvement of the entire local community, not just a few neighbors who are interested in preparing for a disaster.''' NETs can act as advocates for disaster preparedness and response at the local level, but they will require assistance from less-engaged neighbors to respond effectively after an earthquake. | #'''NETs need the support and involvement of the entire local community, not just a few neighbors who are interested in preparing for a disaster.''' NETs can act as advocates for disaster preparedness and response at the local level, but they will require assistance from less-engaged neighbors to respond effectively after an earthquake. | ||
#'''Many NET Team Leaders prefer to focus on operational planning rather than administrative tasks.''' Some become leaders to plan for the response in their immediate area and may not necessarily want to manage rosters, conduct meetings, recruit others, or raise funds. | #'''Many NET Team Leaders prefer to focus on operational planning rather than administrative tasks.''' Some become leaders to plan for the response in their immediate area and may not necessarily want to manage rosters, conduct meetings, recruit others, or raise funds. | ||
#'''There is a significant gap between the NET mission and the communities NETs serve.''' CRDs serve as a framework to pull in community resilience resources in local communities and break down silos between their missions. | |||
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