write:and Pathways for Action i Table of Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Nat

and Pathways for Action i Table of Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 National Dialogue on a Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management ………2 Whole Community Defined ………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Whole Community Principles and Strategic Themes …………………………………………………..4 Strategic Themes in Practice …………………………………………………………………………… 6 Understand Community Complexity ………………………………………………………………………….6 Recognize Community Capabilities and Needs ……………………………………………………………8 Foster Relationships with Community Leaders …………………………………………………………10 Build and Maintain Partnerships ……………………………………………………………………………..11 Empower Local Action …………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Leverage and Strengthen Social Infrastructure
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and Assets ………………………16 Pathways for Action ………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23