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Hurricane Wilma and Long-Term Business Recovery in Disasters: The Role of Local Government Procurement and Economic Development

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  • Atkinson Christopher L.
  • Sapat Alka K.

    (School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA)

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Resilience and vulnerability of individuals is a common topic in disaster management literature, but business recovery – the ability of businesses to rebound from the shock of a disaster event – is an area that is not well examined. This article considers long-term business recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma in Palm Beach County, Florida, and seeks to discern the role and impact of county government operations on business recovery. This exploratory study shows that the accessibility and availability of contracting opportunities to the local business community in the hurricane’s aftermath, business vulnerability, and individual impacts from the disaster event can all affect business recovery. The results suggest that local governments can proactively respond to the risks posed by natural and other disasters by engaging in efforts to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience in their communities, while enhancing the transparency and accountability of governmental institutions.

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  • Atkinson Christopher L. & Sapat Alka K., 2013. "Hurricane Wilma and Long-Term Business Recovery in Disasters: The Role of Local Government Procurement and Economic Development," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, De Gruyter, vol. 11(1), pages 169-192, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:johsem:v:11:y:2013:i:1:p:169-192:n:2
    DOI: 10.1515/jhsem-2013-0002
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