A Comparative Analysis of the Roles Governors Play in Disaster Recovery. Issue 2 (17th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Gavin; Sabbag, Lea; Rohmer, Ashton
• Is Part Of: Risk, hazards & crisis in public policy. Volume 9:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 243
• Publication Date: 2018-01-17
• Subjects: governors -- disaster recovery -- leadership -- planning; 灾害恢复 -- 州长 -- 领导力; Recuperación después de los desastres -- Gobernadores -- Liderazgo; Emergency management -- Periodicals; Disasters -- Government policy; Disasters -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Disasters; Disasters -- Government policy; Emergency management; Public health; Periodicals; 363.3405
• DOI: 10.1002/rhc3.12133
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1944-4079

Abstract

Abstract: This article examines the roles that governors play in disaster recovery, a topic that remains underemphasized in both the research and practice‐based literature. In order to more fully explore these roles, we interviewed former Governors James B. Hunt, Jr. (D‐NC) and Haley Barbour, (R‐MS), who were in office following Hurricanes Floyd (1999) and Katrina (2005) respectively—two events that represent the costliest disasters in the history of both states. Interview questions were framed across three dimensions of disaster recovery: The rules governing disaster assistance and the degree to which associated programs and policies address local needs, the timing of disaster assistance, and the level of horizontal and vertical integration across organizations that deliver disaster assistance. Additional questions focused on gubernatorial leadership and planning for recovery. Based on the findings, we posit a number of policy recommendations, next steps, and future areas of study.