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Comprehensive Literature

Review

A thorough review of the existing literature provides the foundational material to
understand the issue and to uncover insights into innovative ways to address the
associated problems. There is a wealth of information regarding disaster recovery which was
reviewed to inform the development of this report.

Disaster Recovery Cycle [2]

Mitigation Preparedness

• Public Education • Emergency Response
• Hazard and Vulnerability Plans
• Assessment • Training & Exercises
• Improved Infrastructure

Recovery Response

• Economic Recovery • Life Safety
• Debris Management • Incident Stabilization
• Housing • Property Preservation
• Evacuation & Shelters

There is an old saying, "all politics are local." This quote can be altered to say, "all disasters are
local" (Pittman 2011) [3]. They happen in cities and towns of all sizes and citizens look to local,
state, and national government for an immediate response (Becker 2009) [4]. In fact, there is
great political peril for public officials who are ill-equipped or unprepared to respond to the
effects of a disaster (Demiroz and Kapucu 2012) [5]. While the effects of a disaster are local,
the expectation is that help from the State and Federal Government will support local recovery
efforts, primarily through funding and guidance (see also Stafford Act).

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