The Power of Community Resilience - Lew Bleiweis, The Asheville Regional Airport Authority And Mark Collins, Romantic Asheville

The Power of Community Resilience - Lew Bleiweis, The Asheville Regional Airport Authority And Mark Collins, Romantic Asheville

Author: Marilyn Ball October 21, 2024 Duration: 49:19
Natural disasters often disrupt lives, but they also reveal the strength of community. After a crisis, neighbors unite, volunteers step up, and collective resilience shines through. Lew Bleiweis, Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, explains how the airport's swift crisis response depended on coordination, communication, and leadership. His team’s preparedness and collaboration with local authorities ensured safety while teaching valuable lessons for future ...

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