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Faculty from the Colleges of Health and Human Services, Liberal Arts, and contributed to an article published by the examining how communities can strengthen resilience before and after natural disasters. ������ researchers Shirley Feldmann-Jensen, Steven Jensen, and Sara O’Connor analyzed past incidents to identify effective strategies for disaster preparedness and response. The report emphasized that “the ability to anticipate and prepare for disruptions before they occur is just as critical as the capacity to respond and recover afterward.”