I run emergency management for a rural county and our nearest backup is ninety minutes away so when something big happens we are on our own but we have the same paperwork requirements as urban departments with full staff and I spend more time on compliance than actual emergency planning.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are trying to protect an isolated community while drowning in administrative demands designed for departments with resources you will never have.
“Where Are You with Public Safety — Emergency Management?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.