… was a tremendous storm that hit and yet we were able to mobilize tremendous resources ahead of the storm in order to protect lives and begin the recovery process. But Rural communities oftentimes find themselves less prepared, less equipped, and therefore less capable to deal with emergencies versus urban centers. That is one consistent theme from those communities, which is how do we use regional capability buildup? (08:28–08:40)
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Asserts that rural communities are generally less prepared and equipped for emergencies compared to urban areas.
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