“When disaster strikes — a hurricane, an earthquake, a wildfire, a major storm surge — we see the impact: homes lost, critical infrastructure damaged, lives disrupted. What we often don’t see is the story behind what could have been prevented, what losses could have been avoided, and how cost-effective mitigation can be. That’s why the national coalition BuildStrong America is so vital — and why the field of emergency management should rally behind it.”
Read the column in Homeland Security Today from Dan Stoneking highlighting BuildStrong America’s mission and arguing why the U.S. needs a vision of withstanding, protecting, and mitigating against disasters before they strike to effectively combat their increasing cost and destruction.
