Presentation: Leveraging Community, Volunteer and Faith-Based Partnerships for Effective Disaster Response
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it was evident that local governments and the emergency management community needed to engage a broader cross-section of faith and community-based organizations in all stages of disaster response. This 2018 NACo Legislative Conference session provides best practice examples of counties that successfully partnered with key community stakeholders to maximize their effectiveness immediately following a crisis event.
For more information watch part II of the 2018 NACo Legislative Conference disaster response and recovery presentation, Disaster Response and Recovery Part II: Working with State and Federal Partners & Your Business Community for Sustainable Recovery.