Hurricane Ian: Lessons from Past Disasters and Preparing for a New Era of Disaster Response ESG News and Views

Natural disasters are increasing in both frequency and intensity. Yet, only 22 percent of corporate citizenship executives say their number one priority is preparedness – taking action to mitigate the effects of a natural disaster before it occurs. Only 3 percent of corporate citizenship executives prioritize long-term recovery and reconstruction.
In this podcast, Patty McIIreavy, President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy speaks with Lindsay Beltzer and Jeff Hoffman from The Conference Board ESG Center to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian and why the traditional playbook of responding with dollars, in-kind donations, and volunteers, while critical, is not enough. A greater focus on disaster preparedness and long-term recovery projects can pay dividends for both companies and communities and ensure these programs have maximum impact over time.
Additional Resources:
Disaster Philanthropy Practices 2021 Corporate Citizenship Watch: A New Era of Disaster Philanthropy - How Companies Can Lead the Way Corporate Citizenship Watch Disaster Philanthropy: Fifteen Years after Hurricane Katrina - Lessons Learned and Planning for the Future Resources from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy:
Educational Resources - Center for Disaster Philanthropy Here's how we can make a difference before disaster strikes - Center for Disaster Philanthropy 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Center for Disaster Philanthropy