The need to reduce both physical and technological risks to critical infrastructure.
The IFRC’s World Disasters Report 2022 focused on the inadequacies of global preparedness prior to COVID-19 and the necessity of "ongoing, continuous" preparedness processes. Resources for Actionable Preparedness
The 2022 report reflects on data from 2021, a year marked by complex challenges including climate-driven disasters and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Emergencia (2022)
FEMA identifies three major areas for growth in national resilience:
A focus on ensuring vulnerable populations (those with food or housing insecurity) are not disproportionately affected by disasters. The need to reduce both physical and technological
Improving preparedness for individuals and diverse communities to ensure fair resource distribution. Global Perspective (WHO & IFRC)
In 2022, the WHO responded to 53 health emergencies worldwide, emphasizing a shift toward proactive health system resilience. FEMA identifies three major areas for growth in
For those looking to implement these findings, several frameworks and tools are available: 2022 National Preparedness Report (NPR) - FEMA
