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Why the most expensive emergency is the one you didn’t budget for. 📉
We all know the "Emergency Management" line item is often the first to be questioned during budget season. It’s seen as an insurance policy we hope we never use.
But in 2026, EM isn’t just about "disaster response." It’s about Fiscal Resilience.
When we properly fund EM programs, we aren't just buying equipment; we are:
✅ Protecting Bond Ratings: Rating agencies now look at climate and hazard resilience as a factor in creditworthiness.
✅ Reducing Recovery Leakage: Every $1 spent on mitigation saves an average of $6 in future disaster costs.
✅ Maintaining Tax Bases: Ensuring local businesses can reopen within 48 hours, not 48 days.
If we treat EM as a "nice-to-have" cost center, we leave the city’s long-term financial health to
chance.
Let's stop funding for the event and start funding for the continuity. 🤝
I would love to hear from my local government leadership. What are your thoughts?
#CityGovernment #LocalGov #FiscalResponsibility #Resilience #EmergencyManagement
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