David Canavan

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Managing Director, Canavan Associates

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Join date: Jul 25, 2025

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David is one of the nation's leading experts in emergency homeless response & recovery programming. With over 20 years experience in the field, David has responded to over 50 disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, Harvey and Florence, recent wildfires in Maui and Los Angeles. David is and clear and outcome-focused leader focused on sustainable systems-level changes.

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Jul 25, 2025 ∙ 3 min

Disaster Preparedness Must Evolve

One of the most overlooked populations in disaster preparedness and response is people experiencing homelessness. These individuals are not only more vulnerable to harm, but often excluded from plans designed to mitigate that harm. This article reveals how and why CoC projects can adapt to remain effective during and after disasters.