However, we have a growing problem: Our unsung American heroes are worn out — and some are even leaving the disaster response workforce.
Estimates of the depression rate among disaster response and rescue workers are as high as 53%, according to the National Center for PTSD.
As citizens, we have a duty to conserve our vital and limited public safety resources, such as emergency management personnel.
By minimizing non-essential requests, we enable our disaster responders to more swiftly and effectively act during ongoing crises.
On our worst days, we need disaster responders at their best.
Persons:
Pete Gaynor, I’ve, Pete Gaynor Pete Gaynor, We’ve, ” Pete Gaynor, Hurricane Florence, Andrew Caballero
Organizations:
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Hill International, CNN, Government, Office, GAO, National Center, Emergency Management, Missouri, Reynoolds, Getty, National Centers for Environmental, Twitter, Facebook
Locations:
Paradise , California, Hurricane, Lealand , North Carolina, AFP