Devin Tierney

Jul 25, 2023 | rand.org | Jessica Welburn |Thomas Edward |Devin Tierney |Michael Wilson

Research Questions What is the logical chain of reasoning for how BRIC will support equitable predisaster mitigation and what measures are appropriate for capturing equity performance of BRIC? What natural hazard risk and social vulnerability factors facilitated or impeded disadvantaged communities' ability to participate and succeed in the FY 2020 BRIC program? What options might improve the participation and success of disadvantaged groups in future years of BRIC?

Mar 22, 2023 | rand.org | Jessica Welburn |Thomas Edward |Devin Tierney

Some U.S. communities, such as low-income or minority communities, are disproportionately affected by the impact of disasters. Distribution of both mitigation funding and recovery funding has not been equitably applied to all communities, with disadvantaged communities receiving less of both funds. Weather and climate disasters continued to escalate in 2021, resulting in billions of dollars in disaster costs and hundreds of fatalities in the United States.