The Structure of Effective Governance of Disaster Response Networks: Insights from the FieldNowell, B., Steelman, T., Velez, A. L. K., & Yang, Z. (2018). The structure of effective governance of disaster response networks: Insights from the field. The American Review of Public Administration, 48(7), 699-715.
This article was chosen to highlight a significant debate that exists within the field of Safety, Security, and Emergency management regarding hierarchal and horizontal organizational structures during emergency operations. Researchers provide a platform for the exploration of the challenges that exist when using centralized and non-centralized coordination structures. This article is important as it attempts to reconcile the ongoing need for centralized coordination among varied responding actors.