Public and Private Sector Relationships in Emergency Management

When studying the field of emergency management and how it has evolved over the years, it is virtually impossible to analyze it without also researching the role of the private sector. Charities such as the Red Cross or the Salvation Army have a long history in disaster relief, often working hand-in-hand with the government to provide disaster management and recovery services. Most people are aware of the active role many non-profit organizations take in disaster relief; for-profit contractors may not be as obvious but often play just as important a role. However with the outlay of government dollars also comes…