Appendix C - PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL DISASTER RECOVERY - Local GovernmentLocal Government_5bb5851e-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f607_5bb586cc-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f607_5bb5876c-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f607Community-Wide IssuesExamine community-wide issues as part of pre-disaster planning._5bb58816-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071CommunitiesLocal governments examine community-wide issues as part of pre-disaster planning. Local governments are encouraged to:Hazards, Risks & VulnerabilitiesUnderstand key hazards, risks and vulnerabilities that cause systemic and major disruptions and challenges for disaster recovery, reconstruction and revitalization._5bb588ca-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.1CommunicationCommunicate risks and vulnerabilities to the exposed community in an accessible and effective manner._5bb589c4-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.2Businesses & Nonprofit SectorInclude businesses and the nonprofit sector as partners in planning._5bb58a64-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.3BusinessesNonprofit SectorGoals, Objectives & ActionsPre-identify hazard mitigation goals, objectives and actions and incorporate them into ongoing pre-disaster recovery planning._5bb58b68-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.4Hazard MitigationIncorporate hazard mitigation in design and construction and promote hazard mitigation to community members through measures including, but not limited to, the adoption and enforcement of appropriate building codes and standards._5bb58bfe-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.5BuildersFunctions, Roles, Structures & FundingPredetermine local recovery functions, roles, structures and funding for post-disaster recovery efforts to expedite the recovery process._5bb58c8a-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.6Support FunctionsDetermine how local disaster support functions work with State and Federal resources, to include Recovery Support Functions (RSFs)._5bb58d20-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.7Critical Infrastructure & Key ServicesDefine critical infrastructure and key services that must be restored immediately post-disaster._5bb58e1a-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.8Recovery ChallengesMaintain capability to expeditiously and effectively address recovery challenges, such as implementing building moratoriums, conducting damage assessments and issuing variances necessary to assist early recovery._5bb58eb0-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.9Special Needs PopulationsPlan for the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, children and seniors as a fundamental aspect of the recovery plan rather than as a supplement or special plan._5bb58f64-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.10Individuals with DisabilitiesChildrenSeniorsTribal Law & CultureTake Tribal law and culture into consideration in the community planning process; instill a respect and understanding for the unique heritage and needs of Tribal governments._5bb5900e-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.11Tribal GovernmentsCollaborationWork with government agencies to articulate and solidify collaborations between local, State and Tribal governments, particularly when multiple jurisdictions are involved and affected._5bb590a4-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.12Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsPreestablished StrategiesIdentify community organizations with preestablished strategies in place to reach their stakeholders and coordinate information sharing with these organizations regarding planning activities and meetings._5bb59158-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.13Community OrganizationsDisplaced PersonsPlan for the needs of individuals and families that have been displaced by the disaster._5bb591f8-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.14Displaced IndividualsDisplaced FamiliesCoordination & OutreachPlan the coordination and outreach and awareness efforts to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, seniors, children and other members of underserved populations._5bb59298-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6071.15Individuals with DisabilitiesIndividuals with Limited English ProficiencySeniorsChildrenUnderserved PopulationsRecovery PlanningActively plan for community recovery._5bb5937e-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072Recovery planning within a community is dependent on an active local government. Local governments are encouraged to:Goal PrioritizationProvide leadership in recovery planning and prioritization of goals._5bb59450-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.1Recovery CoordinatorDetermine need and deploy a Local Disaster Recovery Manager (LDRM) or equivalent._5bb595e0-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.2Planning PrinciplesIncorporate principles of post-disaster planning into the recovery process._5bb596bc-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.3Regional Planning OrganizationsCoordinate with relevant regional planning organizations that provide resources and/or planning expertise._5bb5977a-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.4Regional Planning OrganizationsPartnershipsPromote partnerships between nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector or other relevant organizations and nontraditional and underserved populations throughout the recovery process._5bb598e2-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.5Nonprofit OrganizationsFaith-Based OrganizationsPrivate SectorPlans & PrioritiesReview pre-existing plans and cross-check against post-disaster planning priorities._5bb59a18-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.6Transparency & Accountability Implement a transparent, accountable system to manage recovery resources._5bb59af4-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.7Recovery CoordinationManage overall recovery coordination at the local level._5bb59bc6-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.8CommunicationCommunicate post-disaster planning as well as organizational and operational needs to the State._5bb59e00-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.9StatesInclusiveness & AccessibilityLead an inclusive and accessible planning process, facilitating practices that comply with applicable laws, including civil rights mandates._5bb59f0e-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.10Law EnforcementEnforce all applicable Federal worker protection laws for workers who are employed to rebuild the impacted community._5bb5a0a8-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.11Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)WorkersThese Federal laws include the Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, National Labor Relations Act and the laws administered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Awareness & OutreachImplement, coordinate and manage awareness and outreach efforts to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, seniors, children, and other members of underserved populations._5bb5a17a-9a16-11e4-b195-b9d76096f6072.12Individuals with DisabilitiesIndividuals with Limited English ProficiencySeniorsChildrenUnderserved Populations2015-01-11http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1820-25045-5325/508_ndrf.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net