Crisis Leadership and Community Resilience

This chapter explores the critical responsibilities of leaders in preparing for potential crises, particularly focusing on the challenges presented by wildfires. It highlights the inadequacies in funding for essential services and the ethical dilemmas of relying on private firefighting services, emphasizing the need for proactive disaster preparedness and effective infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the discussion addresses the complexities of disaster recovery, insurance inadequacies, and the environmental hazards associated with cleanup efforts after catastrophic events.