Modeled After NTSB, New National Disaster Safety Board Will Improve Resiliency, Response Following Natural Disasters
"I just visited Cameron and Calcasieu parishes, it was clear, that some of the lessons that could have been learned from the past hurricane recovery efforts have either not been learned or have not been implemented," said
"With climate change causing more frequent and severe natural disasters, we need more data to make sure our communities are resilient and prepared to respond to the next crisis," said
Currently, policymakers rely on a patchwork of studies, after-action reports, audits, and media reports to understand the impacts of natural disasters, which are inconsistent and vulnerable to political pressure.
The NDSB is modeled after the
Similar to the
Low-income communities, communities of color, the elderly, and people with disabilities all suffer disproportionately in natural disasters. The NDSB includes a special office to focus on disaster impacts to these communities and will ensure that recommendations are made to protect them moving forward.
Rather than assigning blame, NDSB reviews and recommendations will seek to offer policymakers a path forward to build more resilient communities.
The NDSB will work collaboratively with affected state and local governments, ensuring they have the opportunity to comment on reports and recommendations before publication. The NDSB will also offer technical assistance to support jurisdictions implementing its resiliency recommendations.
"The NDSB is needed now in order to build a more resilient nation. Resiliency should be part of our National Security Plan. This new proposed board would enable our federal government to learn from major disasters, and recommend policies to help us better prepare, respond, and recover," said
"I am pleased to continue lending my support to Senators Schatz and Cassidy as they reintroduce this important legislation. Emergency managers are often called to assist communities on their worst day. It is always a question of when, not if, we will be called on again; so we must continuously improve.
As a former FEMA Administrator, I support the creation of the
The Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act is supported by
Read this original document at: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-schatz-reintroduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-create-new-independent-board-to-investigate-major-natural-disasters-make-policy-recommendations-help-save-lives
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