Federalism, federal disaster declarations

PROMPT-CRS (2020) provides an overview of federalism, federal disaster declarations, and federal and non-federal disaster assistance. Many
students in this course have direct experience in first response, emergency management, military service, or other experiences relevant to thinking about
disaster management in the U.S. As you read thorough this overview or “primer” document, please comment on
What do you see as strengths or weaknesses in federal or state processes in terms of how well the Stafford Act facilitates effective response or recovery?
How effective is the collaboration between non-governmental actors with federal or state or local government agencies in response and recovery?
Do you think disaster assistance programs work well in practice?