Appendix C - PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL DISASTER RECOVERY - Federal GovernmentFederal Government_a36eed06-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f607_a36eeeb4-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f607_a36ef01c-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f607Capacity Planning & Technical AssistanceSupplement post-disaster local, State and Tribal capability for short-, intermediate and long-term recovery governmental capacity planning and technical assistance after extraordinary large-scale disasters or catastrophic incidents._a36ef0c6-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsThe Federal Government supplements post-disaster local, State and Tribal capability for short-, intermediate and long-term recovery governmental capacity planning and technical assistance after extraordinary large-scale disasters or catastrophic incidents. The Federal Government will:National-Level ResponsibilitiesPlan for national-level responsibilities of catastrophic and regional disaster recovery challenges._a36ef1a2-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.1FDRCsIdentify and train Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinators (FDRCs) and participants in Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) to prepare for activation as required._a36ef26a-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.2Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinators (FDRCs)Processes, Practices & PoliciesOffer technical assistance to local, State and Tribal governments and stakeholders on the process, practices and policies of hazard mitigation._a36ef33c-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.3Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsTraining & ToolsProvide pre-disaster recovery and mitigation planning training and tools for local, State and Tribal governments._a36ef3e6-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.4Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsFederal ProgramsOptimize and coordinate Federal programs that support local, State and Tribal recovery efforts._a36ef512-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.5Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsBusinesses & Nonprofit SectorInclude businesses and the nonprofit sector as partners in planning._a36ef5bc-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.6BusinessesNonprofit SectorCommunication & CoordinationCommunicate and coordinate with local, State and Tribal recovery partners._a36ef68e-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.7Local Recovery PartnersState Recovery PartnersTribal Recovery PartnersPre-Disaster Recovery PlansEncourage municipalities, States and Tribes that lack the resources to develop pre-disaster recovery plans to use steady-state grant programs to the extent consistent with the authorities, terms and conditions for those awards._a36ef74c-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.8MunicipalitiesStatesTribesBest Practices & Recovery PlansFacilitate the sharing of planning best practices and recovery plans adopted by various Tribal governments, local and State jurisdictions._a36ef80a-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.9Conflict ResolutionIdentify and resolve potential conflicts among Federal programs or regulations that may impede timely recovery._a36ef8dc-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.10ChallengesMaintain capability to expeditiously and effectively address recovery challenges, such as conducting damage assessments and using variances necessary to assist early recovery._a36ef99a-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.11Coordination & OutreachSupport State and Tribal implementation of coordination and outreach efforts to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, seniors, children and other members of underserved populations._a36efa44-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6071.12Individuals with DisabilitiesIndividuals with Limited English ProficiencySeniorsChildrenUnderserved PopulationsPlanning & Technical AssistanceProvide planning assistance and technical support._a36efb98-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072The types of planning assistance and level of technical support available through the Federal Government varies by community needs and depends on disaster impacts and the recovery capacities of local, State and Tribal governments. The Federal Government will:AssessmentAssess disaster recovery need and deploy a Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) and appropriate Federal Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) if determined necessary._a36efc92-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.1Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC)EngagementEnsure local ownership of the early recovery process through the engagement of local, State and Tribal authorities in the planning, execution and monitoring of recovery actions._a36efeb8-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.2Local AuthoritiesState AuthoritiesTribal AuthoritiesSupplemental LeadershipSupplement, but not supplant local, State and Tribal resources, and support local, State and Tribal leadership of the recovery process._a36f0034-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.3Local LeadersState LeadersTribal LeadersFederal CoordinationCoordinate with other Federal agencies (OFAs) to identify the geographic extent of disaster impacts and address the broader recovery challenges to infrastructure, supply chains, transportation systems and the like._a36f0106-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.4Intra-Governmental CoordinationMaintain a system for addressing intra-governmental recovery coordination._a36f01e2-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.5Technical ExpertiseAssess the need for technical expertise to support prompt initiation of recovery and maximize joint recovery efforts and resources._a36f02d2-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.6Guidance, Tools, Resources & Best PracticesProvide planning guidance, tools, resources and best practices to local, State and Tribal governments to facilitate their recovery planning._a36f03ae-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.7Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsRegulations & GuidanceImplement regulations and guidance regarding legal obligations on all aspects of recovery, including applicable civil rights laws, such as those that pertain to accessibility standards and address the needs of individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency._a36f049e-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.8Individuals with DisabilitiesIndividuals with Limited English ProficiencyInformation & AwarenessDevelop an accessible public information campaign to increase stakeholder awareness of the processes involved in recovery._a36f0642-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.9The PublicFederal GrantsSupport local, State, Tribal and Federal entities in the identification, use and management of Federal grants._a36f0732-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.10Local EntitiesState EntitiesTribal EntitiesFederal EntitiesSustainable PracticesEncourage the use of sustainable development and mitigation practices in disaster-affected areas._a36f08a4-9a83-11e4-8fb1-7bbf6096f6072.112015-01-12http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1820-25045-5325/508_ndrf.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net