Publication

This fact sheet explains the concept of resilience in civil defense. It defines the concept of resilience as a system's ability to withstand shocks and to recover quickly. The authors note that many states recognize that not all threats can be averted and emphasize efforts to enhance the flexibility of technical tools as well as society as a whole. Specifically, the article focuses on the use of modern technologies such as mobile phones and social media in order to effectively communicate with the population. A number of case studies are presented. The article concludes with implications for Switzerland's civil defense.