Jackson, Mississippi is still struggling under the pressure of massive flooding and the failure of the city’s water treatment plant. The 180-thousand residents of the majority-black city have been caught off guard and largely-unprepared for this national disaster. This is national emergency preparedness month. If your community gets hit with severe weather or other kind of disaster… are you ready?
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Ariel Triplett, Director, Emergency Management, Howard University
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Marcus Coleman, Jr., Director, Center For Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)