'Round the Clock: Addressing Staff Shortages During Disasters

Tuesday, July 13, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. MDT

Disasters continue to increase in frequency and occur simultaneously. Given the lack of trained professionals and volunteers, our disaster workforce may not be robust enough to launch effective responses to all crisis events, including low-attention disasters. This session will focus on ways to increase workforce numbers, plan and prepare for staffing shortages, and coordinate across sectors to ensure there are enough boots on the ground to meet the challenges of multiple, ongoing, and compound disasters.

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