Jack L. Rozdilsky, Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management, wrote an article for The Conversation discussing how Trump wasted an opportunity to demonstrate good leadership during the California wildfire disasters by criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which lowered the morale of both the affected citizens and emergency response workers. Rozdilsky examined the history of FEMA, why it was established and how it helps support individual cities and states when they are experiencing emergencies. He argues this is another tactic Trump is using to undermine government operations.
Jack L. Rozdilsky is a subject matter expert in the field of emergency management. His research and practice interests include interdisciplinary Emergency Management and Homeland Security. He performs field-based qualitative research at locations that have been impacted by disasters of natural, technological or social origins.