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Challenges and best practices during the development of FEMA's National Risk Index

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the development of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Risk Index (NRI), highlighting key challenges and effective strategies identified during its development. Semi-structured interviews with FEMA officials and contributing experts provided insights into methodological challenges, data management complexities, and inter-agency dynamics. The findings emphasised the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the early involvement of technical specialists, and iterative design processes . The study highlights the necessity for transparent documentation of methodological limitations and underscores the importance of effective stakeholder engagement and adaptive approaches. These insights can guide future national risk assessment initiatives aiming to enhance resilience and support informed decision-making.

Source: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105683

Authors: Konstantinos Karagiorgos, Tonje Grahn

Institutions: Centre of Natural Hazards and Disaster Science, Karlstad University

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,200

Funders: Myndigheten för Samhällsskydd och Beredskap, Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas