Beyond the Lights and Sirens – An Emergency Manager’s Perspective
Guest Blogger: Dr. Enessa Janes, Community Resilience Coordinator
When people hear the words “disaster” or “emergency management,” they typically think about first responders (police, EMTs, or firefighters) or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Although these groups are crucial to response efforts, when it comes time for families and communities to begin recovery, it takes a diverse group of partners and expertise to be successful.