Client:
District of Columbia Housing Authority
Project Name:
Resident Assessment of Emergency Preparedness
Market:
Federal Government
Project Description:
The DC Housing Authority commissioned North American Management to assess the emergency preparedness needs of DCHA residents as part of a larger effort to ensure their safety and security in the event of a catastrophic incident. Over a period of four months, North American Management engaged stakeholders (both internal and external to DCHA), residents and emergency preparedness experts to determine the extent of residents’ needs.
Specific tasks included:
- Environmental Scan
- City-Wide Advisory Board presentation
- Internal stakeholders meeting
- External stakeholders meeting
- Interviews with City agencies and officials
- Resident Focus Group
- Interviews with DCHA property managers
- Final report with summary of findings and recommendations for best practices
For more information:
Division Director, Housing & Community Revitalization