It's hard to think years or decades into the future in the immediate aftermath of a catastrophe, but planning now can pay big dividends.

As we remember those who lost their lives or who were injured in Texas and New York City, we ask ourselves as professionals, what can we do to make our communities safer?

Fast moving and unpredictable wildfires continue to burn in Northern California communities.

From Life, Well Run comes six stories of managers bringing their communities through disasters to a more sustainable future.

ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director Karen Daly has collected accounts from several managers, most of whom are still grappling with the long-term recovery process.

ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott and ICMA President Lee Feldman seek additional support from administration for local governments.

A few tips about starting the disaster recovery process.

Local governments were well prepared and the challenges were mostly manageable.

This case study summarizes the lessons learned by the City of Central officials and municipal services staff, and IBTS staff as a result of the Louisiana floods in August 2016.