Myths about hurricane response that local governments need to know to deliver swift and effective emergency response operations.
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Myths about hurricane
response
Separating fact from fiction
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We’ll improvise with our emergency housing and logistics. THE TRUTH Without pre-positioned contracts or plans, base camps, shelters, and mobile response hubs may arrive late, or not at all.
THE TAKEAWAY
Develop pre-disaster logistics plans and vendor contracts for mobile housing, kitchens, hygiene, and command setups
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Support will arrive immediately after a storm. THE TRUTH Even with a federal disaster declaration, logistics, access, and safety delays can mean days before outside support arrives.
THE TAKEAWAY
Local resources must be self-sufficient for at least 72 to 96 hours. Pre-contract base camps, fuel, comms, and staffing are critical.
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We can figure out reimbursement later. THE TRUTH Improper procurement, poor documentation, or missing time-tracking can result in millions in denied FEMA reimbursements.
THE TAKEAWAY
Ensure procurement and finance staff are trained in FEMA cost recovery BEFORE hurricane season. Integrate compliance into every stage of response.
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Evacuation decisions can wait until we’re certain about the storm. THE TRUTH Delaying evacuation orders—even by a few hours—limits traffic flow, risks lives, and reduces public trust in warnings.
THE TAKEAWAY
Base your plans on clear trigger points, modeled clearance times, and pre-scripted public messages for timely, decisive action.
Contact our team today for help with your hurricane response plans.
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