Hurricane season is upon us!

In this episode of The Intersection, hosts and partners Roger C. Pou and Justin D. Luger sit down with Evan Fancher, Regional Manager of South Florida at DRC Emergency Services, to walk through what it really takes to protect your community's ability to recover after a disaster strikes.

Evan, Roger, and Justin discuss what governments can do before a storm even hits; how to get your documentation, contracts, and processes in order ahead of time; and why preparation is the single biggest factor in avoiding a denied FEMA claim. From there, the conversation covers the Public Assistance process itself — what to expect, where claims break down, and how to navigate the appeals process if your municipality finds itself fighting for funding it deserves.

Whether your community is preparing for hurricane seaso ...