Households should seek to understand the hazards and vulnerabilities they face.

 





Households should seek to understand the hazards and vulnerabilities they face, act promptly on early warnings, make informed decisions when buying, renting or improving their homes, and participate, where possible, in local resilience and disaster risk reduction efforts. Strengthening resilience also requires addressing barriers to information, resources, finance, mobility and decision-making that disproportionately affect those already facing heightened vulnerability. Community solidarity and mutual support, especially for those who may need additional assistance during emergencies - are essential dimensions of household-level resilience.


Specifically, households can:
  • Seek information on local hazards, risks and vulnerabilities from official or other credible sources, and ensure that risk information is accessible and shared among all household members.
  • Become familiar with early warning systems in their area - specifically, the types of alerts issued and the appropriate protective actions to take, including how to support household members who may face additional challenges during emergencies.
  • Buy home or renters' insurance where available and affordable, and explore public or community-based assistance programs if needed, including social protection or community-based support mechanisms.
  • Take steps to improve household preparedness, such as maintaining emergency supplies and developing family emergency plans, participate in local DRR planning, awareness activities, and community preparedness initiatives, including those supported by city-led resilience efforts such as Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), to the extent possible, strengthening inclusive leadership and participation.
  • Advocate locally for accessible, inclusive and risk-informed housing, infrastructure and preparedness systems.


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