A live session for county leaders navigating FEMA changes

Fireside chat | March 31 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
A candid conversation with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on what county emergency management, health and human services, and recovery leaders can control right now.
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What's shifted

The window between major disasters has shrunk from 82 days in the 1980s to as few as 10 days today.

82

days in the 1980s

10–16

days today
Shifting FEMA policies and funding timelines
Staff burnout and capacity gaps
Rising documentation and compliance pressure
Public expectations that don't pause for federal delays

Is your county ready for the next disaster event — and the one after that?

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The session

This is not a policy debate. It's a working session designed to give county leaders clarity and a practical path forward.

Deanne Criswell
Former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Deanne Criswell is an experienced emergency management professional and served as the 12th  Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
As FEMA Administrator, Deanne focused on making disaster response more equitable, addressing climate-related risks, and improving coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
Brittany Christenson
CEO, AidKit
Brittany Christenson is the CEO of AidKit. Under her leadership, AidKit has distributed more than $400 million across 27 states, establishing new infrastructure for rapid, targeted aid during disasters and major policy transitions.
She is a recognized voice on the modernization of eligibility systems, public benefit delivery, and the policy frameworks that govern how aid reaches people when it matters most.
Kadeem Robinson
Partnerships Manager, AidKit
Kadeem Robinson brings experience across government affairs, public policy, and nonprofit management to their work building partnerships that expand the reach of disaster and disruption relief and recovery programs.
At AidKit, they have worked closely with local and national partners including Save the Children to connect communities with critical support.
What you'll walk away with
Stability amid uncertainty: Which parts of the FEMA process remain consistent, and where delays are most likely to hit
A 6-12 month readiness checklist: Immediate actions your county can take in before the next disaster event
Documentation strategies: How to protect funding and reduce audit risk under increased scrutiny
Leadership tools: How to support staff and team performance in prolonged, high-stress cycles
Public trust tactics: How to communicate during slow or complicated recoveries
Kadeem Robinson
Partnerships Manager, AidKit
Kadeem Robinson brings experience across government affairs, public policy, and nonprofit management to their work building partnerships that expand the reach of disaster and disruption relief and recovery programs.
At AidKit, they have worked closely with local and national partners including Save the Children to connect communities with critical support.