In a recent article written by Elizabeth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, and posted on the FEMA website, she states that, “ … disasters not only affect community infrastructure and public works, but they often overcome family finances, making recovery difficult and sometimes impossible.” To assist the personal and family preparedness components of the business continuity planning process, our staff recommends taking advantage of a renewed partnership between FEMA and Operation Hope, a non-profit public benefit corporation, whose mission is to enhance … [Read more...]