Strengthening Local Disaster Management Amid FEMA's Uncertain Future.

The article discusses the need for U.S. city/county managers to think strategically about the financial and human resources their communities will need for effective disaster management in response to reductions in budgets for disaster preparedness and recovery and the possible elimination of the Fe...

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Publicado en:	Public Management (00333611) Vol. 107; no. 12; pp. 44 - 48
Autor principal:	JUERGENSEN, JAY
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	International City/County Management Association Dec2025
Materias:	United States United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency management Human capital Downsizing of organizations City managers Financial planning
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Sumario:	The article discusses the need for U.S. city/county managers to think strategically about the financial and human resources their communities will need for effective disaster management in response to reductions in budgets for disaster preparedness and recovery and the possible elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It describes the impact of the loss of seasoned public servants and of staff reductions in agencies. It also suggests human and financial solutions to managers.