Handout for Rebuilding after Disaster Strikes: Strategies That Work Session at ICMA's 104th Annual Conference

Volunteers engaged by ICMA and IBTS completed a challenging municipal assessment project in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

As many communities prepare for hurricane season, we are reminded that preparation is key. Yet, despite the devastation and destruction, a number of success stories have come out of these crises. Following are some of the best and most inspirational from the Life, Well Run archives: Philadelphia benefited greatly from its extra investment to leverage its 311…

The story of recovery and resilience of Ellicott City, Maryland, cannot yet be told.

ICMA is doing its part to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricanes Maria and Irma by providing service and governance assessments of municipalities on the island.

A series of bombings in the city of Austin is a reminder that any community can become a target.

Winter weather can pose specific challenges to local government managers, and ICMA has collected resources to help meet the challenges effectively.

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?