Rethinking Resilience in Local Disaster Response

RELI Group’s Vice President of National Security and Safety, Tish Mossman, recently wrote an article for Homeland Security Today that calls for a shift in how communities prepare for disasters. Rather than relying on traditional, one-size-fits-all plans, Tish emphasizes the need for smarter preparedness that leverages early warning systems, localized risk assessments, and stronger partnerships across agencies and community groups. She highlights that resilience is built not only through infrastructure and resources, but also through relationships, trust, and clear coordination. By rethinking resilience, local communities can better absorb shocks, recover faster, and ultimately save more lives.