An explanation of one benefit and one challenge posed by the permanent relocation of residents. Then take a position on the appropriateness of the role of government in providing housing relief after a disaster. Justify your position. Be specific and provide examples.      According to Phillips, permanent housing is defined as a home from which the originally displaced person or family will not have to move again as a result of the original disaster (2015, pp. 206). Often times when a disaster strikes and the recovery process begins those that are affected and without shelter are placed in temporary shelter for a short period of time. The transition from temporary to permanent residency can be time consuming, frustrating, and exhausting for all those involved. One benefit that permanent relocation has from a government perspective, is that it reduces expenses for future disasters. This is a form of cost-effectiveness for the government. A benefit that residents may obtain from permanent relocation is the opportunity to move to a region that is not inclined to cataclysmic event, for example, flooding. Relocating families into permanent residency can also be challenging after a disaster occurs. One of those challenges is the lack of housing for those affected by a disaster. If the aftermath of a disaster leaves a substantial amount of people without housing, then there may be a shortage for housing in the nearby areas. Another challenge for relocation is that people tend to have a hard time adjusting to new environments, especially if the place they call home has a significant meaning to them. Historical sites, general locations, and dwellings provide “financial security, sentimental experiences, social relationships, and memories. Another challenge that permanent relocation has on residents is their lack of being unable to find employment that they once occupied in the area that they relocated. Appropriateness      Each governmental agency has their separate responsibility when it comes to their housing responsibilities after a disaster occurs. The local government has the responsibility of making sure that the process to rebuild is there as option for those that want to rebuild can. This means that they assist in removing the variation of debris that is left behind after a disaster. They also have the responsibility of establishing guidelines for making sure there are ordinances, codes, and recommendation for how structures are to be rebuilt. The state responsibility is to make sure all damages are properly accessed and documented, and request the needed assisted from the federal government. The state is the liaison between the local and federal government. The federal government help is accessible to supplement the assets of State local, and volunteer organizations in major disasters. FEMA utilizes the Federal Response Plan (FRP) to arrange the administration reaction to catastrophes or crises (FEMA, 2017). In regards to housing, the federa.

1. An explanation of one benefit and one challenge posed by the
permanent relocation of residents. Then take a position on the
appropriateness of the role of government in providing housing
relief after a disaster. Justify your position. Be specific and
provide examples.
According to Phillips, permanent housing is defined as a
home from which the originally displaced person or family will
not have to move again as a result of the original disaster (2015,
pp. 206). Often times when a disaster strikes and the recovery
process begins those that are affected and without shelter are
placed in temporary shelter for a short period of time. The
transition from temporary to permanent residency can be time
consuming, frustrating, and exhausting for all those involved.
One benefit that permanent relocation has from a government
perspective, is that it reduces expenses for future disasters. This
is a form of cost-effectiveness for the government. A benefit
that residents may obtain from permanent relocation is the
opportunity to move to a region that is not inclined to
cataclysmic event, for example, flooding. Relocating families
into permanent residency can also be challenging after a
disaster occurs. One of those challenges is the lack of housing
for those affected by a disaster. If the aftermath of a disaster
leaves a substantial amount of people without housing, then
there may be a shortage for housing in the nearby areas.
Another challenge for relocation is that people tend to have a
hard time adjusting to new environments, especially if the place
they call home has a significant meaning to them. Historical
sites, general locations, and dwellings provide “financial
security, sentimental experiences, social relationships, and
memories. Another challenge that permanent relocation has on
residents is their lack of being unable to find employment that
they once occupied in the area that they relocated.
Appropriateness
Each governmental agency has their separate responsibility
when it comes to their housing responsibilities after a disaster

2. occurs. The local government has the responsibility of making
sure that the process to rebuild is there as option for those that
want to rebuild can. This means that they assist in removing the
variation of debris that is left behind after a disaster. They also
have the responsibility of establishing guidelines for making
sure there are ordinances, codes, and recommendation for how
structures are to be rebuilt. The state responsibility is to make
sure all damages are properly accessed and documented, and
request the needed assisted from the federal government. The
state is the liaison between the local and federal government.
The federal government help is accessible to supplement the
assets of State local, and volunteer organizations in major
disasters. FEMA utilizes the Federal Response Plan (FRP) to
arrange the administration reaction to catastrophes or crises
(FEMA, 2017). In regards to housing, the federal government
has established a Disaster Housing Program that will provide
housing to those affected by a disaster. In addition, the
government make funds available to restore homes to a safe,
sanitary, and functional condition.
Resources:
FEMA. (2015). Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance.
Retrieved from
https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is7unit_3.pdf
Phillips, B. D. (2015). Disaster recovery (2nd ed.). Boca Raton,
FL: Taylor & Francis Group.