A Delphi Study on Priorities – Lessons Learned from the Gulf Coast
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As a nation we did learn a lot of lessons from the events on the gulf coast. Since budgets in local economies are limited, there is a need to prioritize what gets done. This paper presents the results of a Delphi study on the importance and urgency of the issues, based on the perception of first responders. The paper informs public policy in the area of disaster preparedness.
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