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Ahead of hurricane season, disaster recovery experts tell of crucial lessons from past storms
- Experts say recovery hinges on pre-existing relations between governments, emergency services, and nonprofits to meet local needs.
- Officials say formal agreements map out each agency's roles during recovery to avoid gaps.
- Standby contracts were described as a 'holy grail' to ensure services if plans fail or resources run short.
- Travel trailers and mobile shelters require local buy-in, even with available space.
- Emergency managers advise transparent shelter messaging to displaced residents.
- Panelists say rehearsing recovery exercises helps identify local barriers before real events.
- Officials say timing of shelter plans must align with utilities and planning boards.
- Experts warn expectations must be managed for shelter quality during disasters.
- Conference attendees discussed shelter and housing strategies at the Governor’s Hurricane Conference.
- Panelists emphasize local adaptability; what works in one county may not in another.
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