Equity in Emergency Management

As a result of climate change, disasters are increasing in number and intensity at a dramatic rate. Until humans can put a stop to the exploitative economic practices that are found at the heart of disasters both man-made and “natural” (to the extent that we can even consider disasters stemming from the man-made climate crisis to be “natural”), they show no signs of slowing down or easing up. Disasters wreak havoc on Black communities and are then exacerbated by inequities in emergency management. These frontline communities recognize this reality and are engaging in and modeling just and equitable responses to disasters, bringing hope to communities all over the country in similar situations. This program dissects the emergency response framework through the lens of Black Liberation and highlights how to navigate public and private systems effectively. Participants will gain tools to promote social justice and address antiblack policies and practices, ensuring fair and effective disaster response and recovery for all.