RAND Research Topic: Emergency Preparedness2024-03-28T13:06:20ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/emergency-preparedness.htmlImproving the Financial Resilience of Public Entities and Individuals for Natural DisastersNoreen Clancy; Lloyd Dixon; Jessica Welburn Paige; Sam Morales; Brian Wong; Andrew M. Parker; Katherine Grace Carmanhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1770-3.html2023-12-11T08:00:00Z2023-12-11T08:00:00ZGaps remain in federal assistance for disaster response and recovery for both individuals and public entities. Authors document programs and products that some communities have adopted to help improve individual and community financial resilience.Preparing for Climate Change Risks to the 2024 ElectionsRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/01/preparing-for-climate-change-risks-to-the-2024-elections.html2024-01-09T15:45:00Z2024-01-09T15:45:00ZA natural disaster could quickly overwhelm a voting district and render prior planning moot. Officials should plan and practice how they will conduct elections in the wake of a disaster that displaces voters, destroys blank ballots, or damages election equipment.