In a year already beset by historic flooding and widespread tornadoes, two planning experts shared their insights into the importance of preparing for disaster mitigation and recovery in this ZweigWhite story.
Mother Nature has taken its toll on communities all across the U.S. in 2011. Along with destructive twisters, heavy rains have caused historic flooding along the Mississippi River, threatening those living along its banks.
“The parade of events has been almost astonishing. I can’t recall a year when there has been as many tornadoes as we’re getting this year. Just one after another, killer tornadoes,” says Jim Schwab, manager of the American Planning Association’s Hazards Planning Research Center.
If there is a silver lining among the many dark clouds, it’s that we’re becoming increasingly aware of the importance of planning for recovery before disaster strikes.
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