Community Preparedness Team Strategic Plan: Difference between revisions
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To strengthen community resilience by fostering inclusive networks, co-creating accessible preparedness programming, and building long-term partnerships that empower everyone who lives, works, plays, and worships in Portland. | To strengthen community resilience by fostering inclusive networks, co-creating accessible preparedness programming, and building long-term partnerships that empower everyone who lives, works, plays, and worships in Portland. | ||
== Values == | |||
==== 1.) Safety and Well-Being ==== | |||
The physical safety and emotional well-being of volunteers, staff, and community members are paramount. We provide training, resources, and care to support all participants in Community Preparedness Team activities. | |||
==== 2.) Equity and Historical Acknowledgement ==== | |||
We recognize the importance of understanding our city's (regional?) history and work to ensure that our programs are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to all Portlanders, especially those most affected by disasters. | |||
==== 3.) Community-Centered Collaboration ==== | |||
We meet communities as partners. We support community-driven solutions through action, collaboration and co-creation of programs and resources. | |||
==== 4.) Preparedness Through Co-Creation ==== | |||
We see preparedness as the foundation of resilience. We co-create policies, trainings and resources that provide communities with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to act independently and collectively before, during, and after emergencies. | |||
==== 5.) Inclusive Design and Accessibility ==== | |||
We use inclusive design principles and lead with accessibility to ensure that our policies, resources, trainings, and programs are practical and meaningful for all. | |||
==== 6.) Building Trust Through Transparency and Accountability ==== | |||
We believe trust must be earned through honest communication, clear intentions, and follow-through. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable to the communities we serve. | |||
==== 7.) Prioritizing Impact Over Scale ==== | |||
We favor meaningful and intentional engagement over quantity. We believe this builds stronger, more sustainable networks of resilience. | |||
==== 8.) Agents of Positive Change ==== | |||
As emergency responders, we advocate for a more resilient and thriving community for all. We are facilitators of and partners in positive change with the communities we serve. | |||
