005: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Disrupting FEMA— Innovating Service Delivery in the Era of Climate Disasters with Brock Long

How to Disaster

2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Episode Description:

“We need to stop looking at people in this country being victims all the time, but actually being the true first responder in every community, in every situation.” —Brock Long

Disasters are hitting our communities harder and more frequently than ever before. We can't keep relying on the same old playbook - it's time for a fresh, innovative approach. Disaster management needs to move beyond just responding to crises and instead focus on empowering local communities to build resilience. By working together across different sectors, we can find new ways to prepare for and prevent the devastating impacts of future disasters.

Brock Long is a seasoned emergency management professional with over 25 years of experience. He previously served as the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he led the agency's response to numerous high-profile disasters.

Tune in and hear insights on the 4 legs of a successful disaster response, the unpredictability of modern disasters, the need for disaster equity, and the importance of proactive mitigation.

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Highlights:

• 00:25 25 Years in the Face of Worsening Disasters
• 04:58 The 4 Legs of Success
• 13:25 The Biggest Hit We Might Experience
• 17:00 Disaster Equity- Is the Current Disaster Declaration Process Still Practical?
• 22:42 Approaching Mitigation the Right Way

👨🏻‍💼Meet Brock Long, Executive Chairman, Hagerty Consulting & FEMA Administrator (2017-2019)

Brock Long is a seasoned emergency management expert with over 16 years of experience working with local, state, and federal governments. As Director of Alabama's EMA, he oversaw responses to 14 disasters, including the H1N1 influenza and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He has also served as a FEMA Regional Hurricane Planner, Response Team Leader, and statewide school safety coordinator. Currently, Brock is the Executive Vice President of Hagerty Consulting, where he leads the firm's emergency management programs and has served as Project Executive on over 50 projects across the United States. His expertise and leadership have made him a sought-after speaker and commentator on emergency preparedness and response.

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