The Bainbridge Island Resilient Community Network is a group of volunteers, both individuals and representatives of organizations, from the Bainbridge Island community.

Mission and Purpose

• Build community resilience to cope with unpredictable changes and emergencies
• Create awareness in the community about the issues of the Year 2000 computer problem and other emergency situations
• Coordinate with existing organizations and agencies
• Promote preparation that will help to create a spirit of cooperation and relatedness

Objectives:

• Educate, inspire and empower the members of our community so we can establish and maintain a functioning and healthy community during times of natural and/or man-made disruptions.
• Serve as a resource center for communication and current, accurate information.
• Provide follow-through for the Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County emergency preparedness campaigns

Strategy:

• Assess our resources as a community
• Share information related to emergency preparedness through meetings, workshops, printed materials, and Internet web site
• Prepare for different scenarios
• Design and implement media campaign
• Build on our existing networks and resources
• Assist the City and County in organizing and coordinating neighborhood groups