Long Term Recovery in Disaster Response and the Role of Non-Profits

The Legal Framework of Disaster Response does not deal as well with long term recovery. In particular, the role of non-profits is unexamined. This paper examines the role of non-profits in disaster recovery and argues for a legal framework acknowledging its important role.

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Main Author: Flatt, Victor B. (Author)
Contributors: Stys, Jeffrey J.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
In: Oñati Socio-Legal Series
Year: 2013, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 346-362
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Keywords:
Disaster
Disaster law
Non-profit
Charity
Disaster response
FEMA
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Summary:The Legal Framework of Disaster Response does not deal as well with long term recovery. In particular, the role of non-profits is unexamined. This paper examines the role of non-profits in disaster recovery and argues for a legal framework acknowledging its important role.
ISSN:2079-5971
DOI:10.15496/publikation-52937