What defines a small-scale response in storm management?

A small-scale response in storm management is defined by local personnel handling the response. This reflects the understanding that in immediate disaster situations, localized teams often have the best knowledge of the area, the resources available, and the specific needs of the community affected by the storm. Local personnel can mobilize quickly, address urgent needs, and utilize their familiarity with the region to coordinate effective responses. Their proximity and established relationships with community members also facilitate communication and trust, which can enhance the overall efficiency of the response efforts.

Options involving national or international responses typically imply a larger scale, where resources are mobilized from outside the immediate area, indicating a more significant emergency or disaster scenario that requires broader support. While the use of drones for assessing damage is an innovative tool that can aid in storm management, it does not, by itself, define the scale of the response but rather serves as a technology that can be utilized within various types of responses.