Organization of emergency and disaster risk management: lessons learned and case studies from different regions

Regardless of the specific Disaster Management Structure there are a few common factors that determine the effectiveness, or ineffectiveness, of the response and initial recovery from large-scale natural disasters. A nation's Disaster Management Structure is only as robust as its "weakest link". The efficacy of Risk Management programs is most clearly seen when emergencies occur. A PowerPoint presentation by Richard Andrews, Former Director, CA Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Governor's Homeland Security Advisor. He is also a Member of World Bank Disaster Operations Group and GFDRR RMC.