This commentary published by Rand by Millard McElwee and Monika Cooper last November the 4th (2024), can serve the Spanish authorities (local, autonomous communities and national) to reflect on how to improve the communication of possible disasters such as the one that occurred in València.
Some thoughts:
"The future of disaster resilience requires us to learn from past political failures, such as the response to Hurricane Katrina, where the lack of clear communication and cohesive narratives deepened mistrust and fragmented communities.The inability to align messages across federal, state, and local levels not only delayed critical aid but also exposed the consequences of failing to address social and political divides.
To move forward, policies must integrate AI and green infrastructure with a focus on rebuilding trust through transparent, unified narratives that guide communities in understanding risks and empowering them to act. Only by bridging these divides can the resilience needed to confront future climate threats be built".
Acces to the commentary: Building disaster resilience
Photo Jordi Soldevila. Geometries de la injustícia
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