In this episode of Local Relief LIVE, host Heather Hackett sits down with Brock Long, former FEMA Administrator for the United States and current Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting, to discuss the future of disaster recovery, resilience, and the critical role of community in extreme weather response.
With decades of experience in emergency management, Brock shares his candid insights on what’s working — and what’s broken — in America’s disaster response system. From federal coordination to grassroots resilience, this conversation highlights why local action and communication are key to saving lives and restoring hope.
Together, Brock and Heather explore:
Why local communities are the true backbone of disaster recovery
The biggest challenges facing FEMA and emergency management today
How technology, like the Local Relief app, is redefining how people prepare for and recover from extreme weather
Lessons learned from leading FEMA through historic disasters
🎧 Tune in to hear how we can all play a role in creating a more resilient future — one community, one connection, and one recovery at a time.
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