Natural disasters such as Hurricane Milton are necessary reminders of the mass destruction left in their aftermath and the importance of effective crisis leadership.
Natural disasters such as Hurricane Milton are necessary reminders of the mass destruction left in their aftermath and the importance of effective crisis leadership for those affected.
Although the government’s response to the devastation across Florida continues to unfold, the lessons learned from past environmental crises still demonstrate the need for adequate crisis preparation. For instance, during Hurricane Katrina, the federal government’s slow response left poor people of color to disproportionately experience the majority of the losses, as revealed in the Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences. Not only that, but this study found that Hurricane Katrina was a disaster event that exceeded the specifications that FEMA policies were designed for. The government’s lack of planning, in combination with the public cry for accountability, led to the creation of the Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act, which updated the role of FEMA to include more flexibility and clarity regarding the extent of its combination with the public cry for accountability, led to the creation of the Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act, which updated the role of FEMA to include more flexibility and clarity of the extent of their authority.
Events like these highlight the necessity for businesses and corporate leaders to develop crisis leadership plans that anticipate the emotional needs of their teams and the public. A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery affirmed this, noting that leaders are often tempted to go into survival mode during crises, which marginalizes the team’s and the public’s needs.
