Funding for Disaster Preparedness
This EFAB report focuses mainly, but not exclusively, on investments in flood control and stormwater infrastructure - which are generally the function of the local or regional unit of government - and analyzes how such investments can help protect key assets. The report highlights opportunities and barriers at the local and federal level associated with disaster preparedness.
The report summarizes the key barriers for communities in addressing key infrastructure disaster preparedness to the following principles: (1) understanding the problem and potential solution, (2) mindset and focus on long-term planning, (3) asset management approach to track and monitor operational performance, (4) money is limited, and (5) collaboration among federal agencies.