Date of Award
Fall 2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Department
Public Policy and Administration
Committee Chairperson
Angela Kline, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Kristen Crossney, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Mark Landahl, Ph.D.
Abstract
As the frequency and intensity of disasters increases so too does the need to take proactive measures to reduce disaster risk. Across the nation local, state, and federal emergency managers work collaboratively to implement hazard mitigation programs that seek to reduce disaster risk. This study examined the factors that influence hazard mitigation governance in FEMA Region III states including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. The results showed that organizational capacity, networks, collaborative governance, and community engagement all influence local and state adoption of hazard mitigation projects. The results also showed that there is a need to reduce the complexity of hazard mitigation programs, innovate to reduce disaster risk, and prioritize equity into the administration of hazard mitigation programs.
Recommended Citation
Overly, Kyle, "The Factors Influencing Hazard Mitigation Governance" (2021). West Chester University Doctoral Projects. 114.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_doctoral/114