If the federal government is to continue funding disaster response and recovery, it’s in its best interest to prioritize and invest in processes that avert long-term costs. The goal must be to play the long game—reducing the overall cost of disasters through proactive mitigation.

At Emergency Response and Global Security Solutions (ERGSS), we know that effective disaster preparedness isn’t just about reacting to emergencies—it’s about proactively reducing the risks and impacts that come with them. However, recent cuts to FEMA funding, especially for programs that support hazard mitigation, have made it more challenging for states, territories, tribes, and local governments to move forward with essential disaster planning and recovery efforts.

Emergency Response and Global Security Solutions, LLC (ERGSS) is a premier consulting firm delivering expert solutions in emergency management, security, public health, GIS/data analytics, and grant management.

CADILLAC, MI - Emergency Response and Global Security Solutions owner Joel Yonkman, who also consults for FEMA, joins Good Day Northern Michigan LIVE the morning of April 1, 2025 to discuss his expertise and perspectives on impacts FEMA cuts could have across Northern Michigan and beyond.

The Implementation of CDC COVID-19 Recommendations for Testing, Isolation, Quarantine and Movement at Emergency Intake Sites of Unaccompanied Children in the United States, April 1–May 31, 2021