Strengthening Post-Hurricane Supply Chain Resilience

• 2020

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• James Featherstone; Ozlem Ergun; Kathy Fulton; Wallace Hopp; Pinar Keskinocak; Bryan Koon

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This report examines lessons from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria to enhance disaster supply chain management. Recommendations include enhancing continuity planning, fostering partnerships between civic leaders and small businesses, and investing in infrastructure. The focus is on ensuring the continuity of essential supply chains like food, fuel, water, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies. These recommendations target FEMA, state, and local officials, private sector, civic leaders, and others to bolster supply chain resilience in future disasters.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Food Supply; Organization and Administration; Water Supply; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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