IMPACT 

PictureMapping activity. June 2019.


















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IMPACT:
The following quote from one of the Town of High River participants perfectly captured the spirit and purpose of the WE'RE READY! community disaster preparedness workshop to build social connections for disaster resilience: “It’s better to be together, than alone!”. Below are brief descriptions about the kinds of research findings that can be found in the publications on the WE'RE READY! workshops in Learn More below. 

General Findings
  • Combining interactive presentations paired with hands-on learning was effective.
  • The workshops increased social capital; however, community disaster planning is more effective when community connections and social relationships are previously developed.
  • Combining social capital with educational training:
    Communities were more likely to feel that the workshop was highly effective
    Communities were more motivated to continue building momentum for emergency preparedness
Workshop Activities
  • Over 90% of workshop participants agreed or strongly agreed that the workshop activities were effective for achieving the learning objectives.
​Building Capacity
  • WE'RE READY! workshop participants and facilitators initated and led four spin-off projects following the We’re Ready! workshop in High River. 
Implications
  • ​With a limited budget but with motivated members, can adapt the WE'RE READY! activities to further disaster preparedness and build stronger social connections, thereby enhance their community’s disaster resilience.
  • Following COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, there is increasing interest in community disaster preparedness. WE'RE READY! can facilitate communities in being better prepared.

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