The Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) is a partnership of organisations and agencies who work together to improve the resilience of Kent and Medway, and to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies that could have a significant impact on communities.
The KMRF was formerly called the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), officially changing to the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum on 1 April 2024.
The KMRF is one of 38 of local resilience forums (LRFs) across England set up in response to the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004. The CCA established a new legislative framework for civil protection in the event of emergencies in the UK.
LRFs are aligned with local police areas, with member agencies working together to ensure that, if and when an emergency occurs, they are prepared to respond to it together and minimise any impact.