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 As part of its ongoing efforts to cultivate public-private partnerships at the state and local level, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently launched new web resources for state and local officials and their private sector partners to provide them with resources and the opportunity to share practices and ideas. The aim is to build a resource that will benefit emergency management professionals and their constituents in communities nationwide.
The new Public-Private Partnerships page is just the latest of FEMA's many initiatives to engage the private sector in the nation's preparedness, response, and recovery. The page provides templates and models of successful programs around the country. These partnerships include regional, state and city examples.
"Public-private partnerships are an important tool in increasing preparedness and keeping communities safe," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "No matter how much those of us in government do to prepare, we will only be successful if we engage the private sector as part of the team. By utilizing their established supply networks and services, we can get information and supplies to people quickly and effectively before, during, and after a disaster."
•Date: 9th Sept 2010 • Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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