Tag: Disaster Mitigation

Dickson’s commentary on the importance of mitigation highlights how goal-setting can reduce feelings of hopelessness in light of a natural disaster. Dickson writes that major stakeholders should work to collaborate with community leaders to produce effective strategies that are resource-efficient.

Hu offers commentary on the importance of community-involvement when finding ways to improve disaster preparedness and resiliency. Leaning on examples in the Philippines, Australia, and Bangladesh, Hu notes that persisting disparities can impact the recovery process, showing the role that local recovery initiatives can play.

Carbajal speaks to the role of emergency responders in mitigating the impact of natural disasters, calling upon the role of workers during Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and the 9/11 attacks as examples. Carbajal also offers comments on how long-term planning and preparedness for disasters can create orderly evacuation protocols, which maximize the potential for survival.

Chen comments on the importance of building community resiliency through the combination of local knowledge and evidence-based expertise, emphasizing how the participation of community leadership is key in the recovery process of a natural disaster. Chen notes that immediate external recovery mechanisms, while helpful, may not generate as much impact compared to community involvement and long-term investment.

Rosenbaum reports on the relationship between mitigation and community resiliency in disaster management, highlighting how community action can bring about change in risk management. Rosenbaum touches on issues of collective responsibility, community-based risk reduction in local contexts, and effective communication tactics as important roles in mitigation and resilience.