Hagerty’s Executive Chairman and former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, Brock Long, joined CNN to discuss the devastating impacts of the wildfires in Southern California and the recovery challenges for those facing an uncertain insurance landscape. He also discussed how communities can leverage federal funding opportunities to reduce risks in disaster-prone areas.
Brock Long is the Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting and the former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). During his tenure at FEMA, he led responses to major disasters and implemented pivotal initiatives to strengthen emergency management systems. Previously, Brock served as Director of Alabama’s Emergency Management Agency, where he played a key role in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. With over 25 years of experience, Brock now enhances Hagerty’s leadership and advocacy efforts, advancing the future of emergency management.