RRI for Community Futures Offices
The Rural Resiliency Initiative (RRI) is CFBC's mechanism to mobilize the expertise and experience in the Community Futures network of B.C. to provide support for economic emergencies and disasters affecting rural businesses. RRI supports businesses, government partners and our member offices. Activities are carried out by the Economic Quick Response & Recovery Team (EQRRT).
About Our Resources
RRI resources are designed to help you understand emergency management in BC, prepare your CF to stay operational during crises, and proactively support local businesses before, during and after economic disruptions.
Access:
- Expertise in business emergency management
- Guidance to becoming a local leader in business emergency management
- Direct support during an emergency
- Guidebooks, tip sheets and RRI marketing materials
Contact RRI
Jennifer Wetmore
Rural Resiliency Initiative Lead
604-289-4222 ext. 225
rri@communityfutures.ca
Emergency Expected Soon or Underway?
Don't hesitate to reach out - the RRI is here to help.
Contact the Rural Resiliency Initiative
Promotional Postcard (4 x 6")
For sharing with businesses, emergency managers, and government partners.
- Download DIGITAL VERSION - For emailing or printing at your office.
- Download PRINTER VERSION - For professional printing only. Includes crop marks and bleed.
Starter Guide to Emergency Management in B.C.
A quick read about RRI, the basics of emergency management in B.C., and what to expect before, during and after a disaster.
- Who's who in emergency management
- What happens when an economic disruption is anticipated or underway
- What happens when there is an evacuation
- What happens in the disaster recovery stage
- Resource allocation
Resources to Share with Businesses
Training Opportunities
- myCommunityFutures
- Webinars, workshops and the library of on-demand webinars are available to all staff and volunteers in the CF network. Create an account for your office at myCommunityFutures.ca and start registering.
- Justice institute of BC courses
- Royal Roads University
Tip Sheet Catalogue
Use these Tip Sheets as reference material for your CF to join your local emergency management ecosystem and make an impact in your community and region.
