This article argues that the issues were related more to communication and coordination rather than capacity and capability. “Resources did not always make it the last mile to reach those most in need.” Also emphasizes the need for better understanding of (a) reasons that citizens defy public mandatory evacuation orders and (b) how to communicate… Read more
The Obama administration aspires to work with communities to help them rebuild smarter and better by providing the best data about the risks they face, setting clear resilience standards to help protect against those risks, and bringing a wide range of stakeholders together to foster innovative ideas and ensure a comprehensive regional approach to rebuilding.… Read more
This after-action report provides an overview of Hurricane Sandy, its impacts and response, as well as recommendations for improvement. Primary areas of improvement as recommended by the report include: Ensuring unity of effort across the Federal response Being survivor-centric Fostering unity of effort across the whole community Developing an agile, professional emergency management workforce Unity… Read more
A post-disaster town hall meeting is first and most important opportunity for localities to update their community on the status of recovery efforts underway. The agenda and content of a press release notifying the community of the meeting will vary widely depending on the locality, peril and extent of damage. Below are several examples of how… Read more
The post-disaster town hall meeting, is one of the first and most important opportunities for the regional state emergency management office to update an impacted locality on the state assistance and equipment being provided. Click here to download a post-disaster town hall meeting agenda template, and here for press releases and agendas used by other localities.… Read more
The post-disaster town hall meeting, is one of the first and most important opportunities for the incident commander – typically the emergency manager – to update the community on the status and timeline of disaster recovery. Click here to download a post-disaster town hall meeting agenda template, and here for press releases and agendas used by… Read more
The post-disaster town hall meeting, is one of the first and most important opportunities for localities to update the community on the status of recovery, and set the tone for the entire recovery process. During a post disaster town hall meeting, a top-level local official, such as the mayor, chief elected official, city or town… Read more
The post-disaster town hall meeting, is one of the first and most important opportunities for localities to update the community on the status of recovery, and federal representatives play an important role in this update. During a post disaster town hall meeting, federal representatives from agencies including FEMA, HUD and in some cases, the Small… Read more
A post-disaster town hall meeting is one of the first and most important opportunities for a state emergency management agency to update an impacted locality on state recovery efforts underway. Emotions will be running high, and community members will want to know what recovery efforts are being taken beyond the local level. The state representative –… Read more
A post-disaster town hall meeting is one of the first and most important opportunities for incident command – typically the emergency manager – to update the community on the recovery timeline, and help set the tone for the entire recovery process. Emotions will be running high; community members will demand answers on when they can… Read more
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