Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long on COVID-19 & Hurricane Preparedness

[caption id="attachment_34981" align="alignleft" width="150"] DAN VERTON, Director of Content & Branding[/caption]

In a lot of ways, it feels like we are facing down the perfect storm. From COVID-19, to widespread civil unrest and now hurricane season. That's right, it's now hurricane season.

Well, despite the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on our health and economic security, it is currently forcing coastal communities to alter normal hurricane evacuation, response, recovery and mass care plans.

Our guest this week believes the virus can serve as a catalyst to save lives in future disasters by calling into question current hurricane planning and evacuation strategies. Tune in for an informative and insightful interview with Brock Long, Hagerty Consulting's Executive Chairman, and the former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).