Project Deliverables: Disaster Response Assessment Report: This comprehensive evaluation of the May 26, 2024, tornado disaster response identifies key strengths and opportunities during the recovery phase of the disaster. Particular emphasis should be placed on the needs of citizens both immediately after the event and during seceding months and how key stakeholders addressed those needs. For this report, needs include (but are not limited to) food, shelter, basic necessities, transportation, childcare, lost income, debris removal, federal and state agency coordination, Recommendations Report: A document outlining clear, actionable steps for improving disaster response in Benton County, including recommendations for better coordination between both governmental and nongovernmental entities, resource allocation, inter-agency as well as public communications. Operational Plan for Future Disasters: A strategic, operational plan that will guide future disaster preparedness and response efforts, enhancing the county’s overall resilience...
