Natural disasters, such as floods and fires, hitting communities far and near have been featuring prominently in the media as we talk more about the climate crisis. What, as neighbourhoods, can we do to be more resilient in the case we are hit by such an event? Trust among the neighbours is the not-so-secret ingredient.
“It is extremely important that you get to know your neighbours beforehand, so that you know who is elderly, who has young children, pets, may have a disability.”
Steve LaRochelle, Emergency Management, City of Kitchener (May E-Neighbour)