In this brief, Hyacinth Burrowes reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
Hyacinth compares business- and individual-level disaster management, highlighting the challenges faced by each: businesses must balance the pressure of both internal (operational) and external (government requirements) considerations in the event of a disaster, while individuals may sometimes not act in a logical or instructed manner due to intensified emotions during an emergency. Hyacinth then offers solutions in response to both of the potential issues.