Responding is Not an Outcome
In disaster response, and in life, our outcomes are judged by the difference we made, not the effort we expended
Craig Fugate, the head of FEMA during the Obama administration, authored the post below on LinkedIn today, and it’s so good I felt compelled to share.
This gap between action and outcome is precisely where a new generation of AI agents is poised to make a difference, and it is the point behind this G2 Weather Intelligence post from mid-June:
When Warnings Aren't Enough: AI's Role in Transforming Disaster Preparedness
How Intelligent Agents are Bridging the Gap Between Forecasts and Real-Time Safety for Vulnerable Communities.
Craig’s message is not just valid for disaster preparedness; it also applies anytime changes in weather conditions (even subtle changes) require an action to either reduce a risk or seize an opportunity.
When I read Craig’s wise words, I felt compelled to share the wealth.
So here you go …
