Alan Rosen

Oct 7, 2024 | icma.org | Alan Rosen

As a former local government manager in Florida, I’ve dealt with my share of devastation from hurricanes and the long recovery process, including the years it can take to recover FEMA funds. The initial adrenaline during an emergency eventually gives way to exhaustion and psychological stress when we turn our focus to recovery that could last years. One of the first things I learned when training for disasters is that you and your team must be safe before helping others.