National Disaster Recovery Framework: Strengthening Disaster Recovery for the Nation -- Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) is a guide to promote effective recovery, particularly for those incidents that are large-scale or catastrophic. The NDRF provides guidance that enables effective recovery support to disaster-impacted States, Tribes and local jurisdictions. It provides a flexible structure that enables disaster recovery managers to operate in a unified and collaborative manner. It also focuses on how best to restore, redevelop and revitalize the health, social, economic, natural and environmental fabric of the community and build a more resilient Nation. The NDRF defines: * Core recovery principles * Roles and responsibilities of recovery coordinators and other stakeholders * A coordinating structure that facilitates communication and collaboration among all stakeholders * Guidance for pre- and post-disaster recovery planning * The overall process by which communities can capitalize on opportunities to rebuild stronger, smarter and safer These elements improve recovery support and expedite recovery of disaster-impacted individuals, families, businesses and communities. While the NDRF speaks to all who are impacted or otherwise involved in disaster recovery, it concentrates on support to individuals and communities. [This StratML rendition documents the Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) as goals.] Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9d37af INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS Individuals and families need to plan and be prepared to sustain themselves in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Those who prepare reduce personal stress, and they enhance their ability to undertake their own recovery and shape the future of their community’s recovery. Insurance The extent to which individuals and families adequately prepare for disasters has an impact on the success of the recovery. This includes carrying adequate insurance and maintaining essential levels of supplies, such as medication, food and water. Resources to help individuals and families prepare are available through websites and publications of various organizations that are active in disasters, including local, State, Tribal and Federal agencies. Maintaining awareness of public information on the recovery process helps to eliminate confusion and uncertainty. Performer PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OWNERS AND OPERATORS. The private sector plays a critical role in establishing public confidence immediately after a disaster. When the private sector is operational, the community recovers more quickly by retaining and providing jobs and a stable tax base. If local leadership and the business community work together pre-disaster and develop a conceptual recovery plan, the public is more likely to be optimistic about the community’s ability to recover post-disaster. Additionally, the private-sector owns and operates the vast majority of the Nation’s critical infrastructure, such as electric power, financial and telecommunications systems. These entities play a major role in the recovery of a community or region as a whole. It is critical that disaster recovery officials recognize the importance of partnership and create coordination opportunities during pre-disaster planning with private sector leaders. The resources and capabilities of the private-sector, including utilities, banks and insurance companies, can play an important role in encouraging mitigation and creating greater resilience in a community. For example, local banks can create products to encourage individuals and businesses to be financially prepared for disasters and work with small businesses to develop business continuity plans. Insurance companies can educate community members on risks, reach out to underserved populations and work with local, State and Tribal governments to find ways to provide coverage for families and businesses in the community. Preparedness Major players in recovery efforts, businesses and critical infrastructure owners and operators have an important responsibility to improve disaster resilience by mitigating risks and increasing disaster preparedness. Businesses should adopt and exercise business continuity plans to minimize costly operational disruptions and purchase adequate all-hazards insurance policies. Businesses that plan for disruption are less likely to go out of business after a disaster than those that do not. Performer NONPROFIT SECTOR The nonprofit sector plays a vital role in the recovery of impacted communities. Nonprofits include voluntary, faith-based and community organizations, charities, foundations and philanthropic groups as well as professional associations and academic institutions. The formidable value of the work of these stakeholders resides in community recovery planning, case management services, volunteer coordination, behavioral health and psychological and emotional support, technical and financial support, housing repair and construction that meets accessibility/universal design standards, and project implementation. Nonprofit-sector support is provided by a range of organizations from small locally-based nonprofits to national organizations with extensive experience in disaster recovery. Nonprofits directly supplement and fill gaps where government authority and resources cannot be applied. Resourceful fundraisers, grantors and investors inject needed financial resources to meet recovery needs and obligations that otherwise are not funded by a government program. Many organizations originate from or stay behind in the impacted community to continue to mobilize support and provide services. Particularly in a large-scale or catastrophic disaster, they play a critical role in the implementation of an inclusive, locally-led recovery organization and process during the transition as Federal and State recovery support recede and local leadership and community recovery organizations complete the mission. Participation & Inclusion Nonprofit organizations are critical for ensuring participation and inclusion of all members of the impacted community. Many nonprofits act as advocates for, or assistance providers to, a wide range of members of the community, such as individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, children, seniors, individuals with limited English proficiency and other underserved populations. It is crucial that these individuals and families receive timely recovery information, participate in the recovery process and understand and have access to resources to achieve recovery. Performer LOCAL GOVERNMENT Planning The local government has the primary role of planning and managing all aspects of the community’s recovery. Individuals, families and businesses look to local governments to articulate their recovery needs. Those plans should include a Continuity of Government (COG) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan2 . Local government may become overwhelmed and need staffing, recovery expertise, leadership or other assistance. State and Federal officials work with local governments in the development and implementation of their plans and recovery efforts when needed and requested. The majority of mitigation measures are adopted, codified and enforced at the local level. While there are State and Federal standards, it is often up to the local government to adopt and enforce them. Examples include participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and enforcing building codes. Local governments also lead the community in preparing hazard mitigation and recovery plans, raising hazard awareness and educating the public of available tools and resources to enhance future resilience (e.g., Chapter 7 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Best Practices Tool Kit, concerning emergency preparedness and people with disabilities). Government agencies play roles as employers and need their own plans to protect and assist employees during emergencies. Finding opportunities to share public information on the recovery process is important to maintaining community coordination and focus. Performer STATE GOVERNMENT Recovery Management States lead, manage and drive the overall recovery process and play the central role in coordinating recovery activities that include providing financial and technical support. States oversee regional coordination of recovery, set priorities and direct assistance where it is needed. States are a conduit to local and Tribal governments for key Federal recovery assistance programs. In addition to managing Federally-provided resources, State government may develop programs or secure funding that can help finance and implement recovery projects. An example of this type of assistance is helping communities acquire appropriate insurance coverage pre-disaster or issuing bonds after a disaster. Where additional needs exist, States can reassign existing internal resources to streamline and expedite recovery, such as forming a new or ad hoc State recovery agency. States play an important role in keeping the public informed through strategic messaging and working with all other stakeholders to provide an information distribution process. State government agencies are also employers and need their own disaster recovery plan, such as Continuity of Governments (COG) and Continuity of Operations (COOP), to protect and assist their employees. Performer TRIBAL GOVERNMENT Tribal governments, as sovereign nations, govern and manage the safety and security of their lands and community members. Many Tribal government borders cross multiple counties and States, presenting a unique challenge in planning response and recovery efforts. While resources in other communities and governments may be available and easily accessible, this is not the case in many Tribal government communities. Understanding these basic facts assists local, State and Federal governments when working with the sovereign Tribal governments to develop and implement their recovery plans. Engagement The Federal Government is required to engage in meaningful consultation with Tribal governments prior to the finalization of policy or program implementation. Local and State governments are encouraged to engage with Tribal governments as well. (See Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal governments.) PerformerBeneficiary FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Facilitation The Federal Government can play a significant facilitative role in the development of urban and rural communities and their social infrastructures, and can leverage needed resources to build and rehabilitate many communities so that they are more disaster resistant and resilient. When a disaster occurs that exceeds the capacity of State and Tribal resources — or impacts Federal property, other areas of primary Federal jurisdiction or national security interests — the Federal Government may use the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) to engage necessary and available department and agency capabilities to support local recovery efforts. The Federal Government’s supporting role is especially important during the early weeks after a large-scale disaster or catastrophic incident, when many local, State and Tribal governments are overwhelmed with response and relief efforts. The duration and extent of Federal support is determined in part by the scale and enduring impacts of the disaster. The Federal Government’s disaster recovery management and support systems must be scalable and adaptable so changes can be made quickly and effectively to meet the needs of the specific disaster. The Federal Government also plays an important role in providing accessible information to the public and all stakeholders involved in recovery, including information about Federal grants and loans with potential applications to recovery. In coordination with local, State and Tribal communicators, the Federal Government is responsible for ensuring that information is distributed as well as understood, so that the public, Congress, the private-sector and all stakeholders are informed and aware of the process and realistic expectations for recovery. Federal agencies may be directed by the President to provide Federal-to-Federal or other support. Federal agencies without recovery missions may directly or indirectly contribute to meeting recovery needs of affected communities by delivering assistance provided under their normal authority. The Federal Government coordinates its activities, programs and funding sources to facilitate adaptations and adjustments consistent with other competing requirements, including other disaster response and recovery needs. Prior to a disaster, the Federal Government has a responsibility to assist local, State and Tribal governments to prepare for recovery by providing guidance and tools for planning and preparedness activities. Although disasters and localities vary so widely that most recovery planning must transpire at the local level, some centralized planning and Federal guidance or standards are necessary to ensure coordination of outside resources and assistance. Large-scale and catastrophic incidents (e.g., the Midwest Floods of 1993 and 2008, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the Gulf Coast Oil Spill of 2010, or a potential New Madrid Earthquake) often cross municipal, county, State or even Tribal jurisdictions. National coordination encourages unity of effort among government agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to achieve the optimal benefit for those impacted. From the Federal perspective, a successful recovery optimizes the return on Federal investment. This includes reducing future risk from hazards and increasing resilience while adopting courses of action consistent with national laws and policies. The Federal Government requires that all recipients of Federal assistance comply with civil rights obligations under Section 5 0 4 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Government agencies also play roles as employers and need to have their own plans to protect and assist their employees during emergencies. Performer LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGERS, STATE AND TRIBAL DISASTER RECOVERY COORDINATORS Management & Coordination The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) strongly recommends that State governors as well as local government and Tribal leaders prepare as part of their disaster recovery plans to appoint Local Disaster Recovery Managers (LDRMs) and State/Tribal Disaster Recovery Coordinators (SDRCs/TDRCs) to lead disaster recovery activities for the jurisdiction. The role of the LDRMs, SDRCs and TDRCs is to organize, coordinate and advance the recovery at the local, State or Tribal level. The experience and skill sets of these individuals should include a strong basis in community development and good knowledge of the community’s demographics. While these positions will often interact with the emergency management community, it is not necessary that these individuals be emergency management professionals. Their primary role is to manage and coordinate the redevelopment and building of community. In addition, the individuals occupying the positions should be able to represent and speak on behalf of their respective chief executives (e.g., mayor, governor, Tribal leader). The LDRMs and TDRCs serve as the jurisdiction’s primary point of contact (P O C) with the SDRC. In large-scale disasters and catastrophic incidents where a Federal role may be necessary, the SDRC and/or TDRC is the primary interface with the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC). Depending on the severity of the incident and anticipated scope and duration of disaster recovery efforts, the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) may fulfill the Recovery Coordinator role under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act). However, after large-scale disasters or catastrophic incidents, States are encouraged to appoint a separate position to ensure recovery activities are well-managed while extended response and short-term recovery activities are ongoing. Performer FEDERAL DISASTER RECOVERY COORDINATOR While disaster-impacted jurisdictions must necessarily and immediately focus on emergency response activities, the decisions made very early after a disaster influence recovery. In large-scale disasters and catastrophic incidents where a Federal role may be necessary, the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) is a focal point for incorporating recovery and mitigation considerations into the early decisionmaking processes. Monitoring & Evaluation The FDRC monitors the impacts and results of such decisions and evaluates the need for additional assistance and adjustments where necessary and feasible throughout the recovery. In these situations, the FDRC works as a deputy to the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for all matters concerning disaster recovery. The FDRC is responsible for facilitating disaster recovery coordination and collaboration between the Federal, Tribal, State and local governments, the private sector and voluntary, faith-based and community organizations. The FDRC partners with and supports the Local Disaster Recovery Manager (LDRM) and the State and/or Tribal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (SDRC/TDRC) to facilitate disaster recovery in the impacted State or Tribal area. Performer To facilitate the identification, coordination and delivery of Federal assistance needed to supplement recovery resources and efforts by local, State and Tribal governments, as well as private and nonprofit sectors. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9RSFsM Empowerment Individual and Family Empowerment -- All community members must have equal opportunity to participate in community recovery efforts in a meaningful way. Care must be taken to assure that actions, both intentional and unintentional, do not exclude groups of people based on race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), religion, sex or disability. Care must be taken to identify and eradicate social and institutional barriers that hinder or preclude individuals with disabilities and others in the community historically subjected to unequal treatment from full and equal enjoyment of the programs, goods, services, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations provided. A successful recovery is about the ability of individuals and families to rebound from their losses in a manner that sustains their physical, emotional, social and economic well-being. The restoration of infrastructure systems and services is critical during recovery. It is vital that all individuals who make up the community are provided with the tools to access and use a continuum of care that addresses both the physical losses sustained and the psychological and emotional trauma experienced. Leadership Successful recovery requires informed and coordinated leadership throughout all levels of government, sectors of society and phases of the recovery process. It recognizes that local, State and Tribal governments have primary responsibility for the recovery of their communities and play the lead role in planning for and managing all aspects of community recovery. This is a basic, underlying principle that should not be overlooked by State, Federal and other disaster recovery managers. States act in support of their communities, evaluate their capabilities and provide a means of support for overwhelmed local governments. The Federal Government is a partner and facilitator in recovery, prepared to enlarge its role when the disaster impacts relate to areas where Federal jurisdiction is primary or affects national security. The Federal Government, while acknowledging the primary role of local, State and Tribal governments, is prepared to vigorously support local, State and Tribal governments in a large-scale disaster or catastrophic incident. Local Primacy Preparation PRE-DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING. The speed and success of recovery can be greatly enhanced by establishment of the process and protocols prior to a disaster for coordinated post-disaster recovery planning and implementation. All stakeholders should be involved to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive planning process, and develop relationships that increase post-disaster collaboration and unified decisionmaking. Another important objective of pre-disaster recovery planning is to take actions that will significantly reduce disaster impacts through disaster-resilient building practices. The NDRF strongly encourages innovation among the States, Tribes, localities, and the private sector in working together to identify State, Tribal and locally-generated tools and resources, pre-disaster, that will serve to support and sustain disaster mitigation and recovery efforts. Partnerships Partnerships and collaboration across groups, sectors and governments promote a successful recovery process. Partnerships and inclusiveness are vital for ensuring that all voices are heard from all parties involved in disaster recovery and that all available resources are brought to the table. This is especially critical at the community level where nongovernmental partners in the private and nonprofit sectors play a critical role in meeting local needs. Inclusiveness in the recovery process includes individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, advocates of children, seniors and members of underserved populations. Sensitivity and respect for social and cultural diversity must be maintained at all times. Compliance with equal opportunity and civil rights laws must also be upheld. Inclusiveness Public Information Clear, consistent, culturally appropriate and frequent communication initiatives promote successful public information outcomes. These incorporate a process that is inclusive and ensures accessibility to all, including those with disabilities, persons who are deaf or blind and those with limited English proficiency. Public information messaging helps manage expectations throughout the recovery process and supports the development of local, State and Tribal government communications plans. This ensures stakeholders have a clear understanding of available assistance and their roles and responsibilities; makes clear the actual pace, requirements and time needed to achieve recovery; and includes information and referral help lines and websites for recovery resources. Unity Unity of Effort -- A successful recovery process requires unity of effort, which respects the authority and expertise of each participating organization while coordinating support of common recovery objectives. Common objectives are built upon consensus and a transparent and inclusive planning process with clear metrics to measure progress. Timeliness A successful recovery process upholds the value of timeliness and flexibility in coordinating and efficiently conducting recovery activities and delivering assistance. It also minimizes delays and loss of opportunities. The process strategically sequences recovery decisions and promotes coordination; addresses potential conflicts; builds confidence and ownership of the recovery process among all stakeholders; and ensures recovery plans, programs, policies and practices are adaptable to meet unforeseen, unmet and evolving recovery needs. Flexibility Resilience A successful recovery process promotes practices that minimize the community’s risk to all hazards and strengthens its ability to withstand and recover from future disasters, which constitutes a community’s resiliency. A successful recovery process engages in a rigorous assessment and understanding of risks and vulnerabilities that might endanger the community or pose additional recovery challenges. The process promotes implementation of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) risk management framework to enhance the resilience and protection of critical infrastructure against the effects of future disasters. Resilience incorporates hazard mitigation and land use planning strategies; critical infrastructure, environmental and cultural resource protection; and sustainability practices to reconstruct the built environment, and revitalize the economic, social and natural environments. Sustainability Psychological Recovery A successful recovery process addresses the full range of psychological and emotional needs of the community as it recovers from the disaster through the provision of support, counseling, screening and treatment when needed. These needs range from helping individuals to handle the shock and stress associated with the disaster’s impact and recovery challenges, to addressing the potential for and consequences of individuals harming themselves or others through substance, physical and emotional abuses. Successful recovery acknowledges the linkages between the recovery of individuals, families and communities. Emotional Recovery Common Understanding Built as a document to forge a common understanding of roles, responsibilities and resources available for effective recovery, the NDRF is designed for anyone who is involved in disaster recovery. Key concepts in the document are the need for: Structure Provided by Recovery Support Functions (RSFs). Leadership Provided locally and strengthened through support by the State or Tribal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (SDRCs or TDRCs); Local Disaster Recovery Managers (LDRMs); RSFs; private sector and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders; and when needed, the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC). Planning Developed during both pre-and post-disaster phases. These concepts are explained and developed in the NDRF. When combined with the full involvement of all stakeholders, along with realistic and well-communicated expectations of desired outcomes, the concepts constitute the building blocks for a successful recovery. The NDRF and supporting guidance and tools that follow its publication form the framework of a national disaster recovery strategy. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING Supporting and building recovery capacities and community planning resources of local, State and Tribal governments needed to effectively plan for, manage and implement disaster recovery activities in large, unique or catastrophic incidents. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSF1 RSF 1 DHS Coordinating Agency & Primary Agency Performer FEMA Coordinating Agency & Primary Agency Performer HHS Primary Agency Performer CNCS Supporting Organization Performer DHS Performer DOC Performer DOI Supporting Organization Performer DOJ Supporting Organization Performer DOT Supporting Organization Performer ED Supporting Organization Performer EPA Supporting Organization Performer GSA Supporting Organization Performer HUD Supporting Organization Performer SBA Supporting Organization Performer TREAS Supporting Organization Performer USDA Supporting Organization Performer Function. The core recovery capability for community planning is the ability to effectively plan and implement disaster recovery activities, engaging the whole community to achieve their objectives and increase resilience. The Community Planning and Capacity Building RSF unifies and coordinates expertise and assistance programs from across the Federal Government to aid in restoring and improving the ability of Tribes, States and local governments to organize, plan, manage and implement recovery. The RSF assists States in developing a pre- and post-disaster system of support for their communities. This RSF also has an emphasis on integration of hazard mitigation throughout the continuum of pre- and post-disaster recovery planning and implementation. The RSF also serves as a forum for helping to integrate the nongovernmental and private sector resources into public sector recovery planning processes (Tables 2, 3 and 4). Planning & Technical Assistance Coordinate the provision of preparedness planning and technical assistance support to aid Tribes, States and local governments to develop effective pre-disaster recovery plans that guide the full range of recovery efforts, both short- and long-term, and ensure all affected populations are included. Pre-Disaster 1.1 Tribes Planning PerformerBeneficiary States Planning PerformerBeneficiary Local Governments Performer Program & Policy Issues Coordinate the resolution of outstanding Federal agency program and policy issues identified in after-action and other evaluations that present ongoing barriers or challenges for effective support for State, Tribal and local community planning and capacity necessary to facilitate an effective recovery process. Pre-Disaster 1.2 Tools & Best Practices Develop multidisciplinary recovery tools and best practices. Pre-Disaster 1.3 Resiliency, Capacity, Involvement, Partnerships & Education Promote resiliency measures and enhances coordination of programs that build local leadership capacity, community member involvement, partnerships and education on disaster preparedness for recovery. Pre-Disaster 1.4 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Promote the importance of pre-disaster mitigation as an essential component of pre-disaster community recovery preparedness planning, including use of multihazard risk assessment. Pre-Disaster 1.5 Data Identify and leverage programs that assist communities to prepare, collect and analyze relevant existing and future data necessary to plan and manage complex disaster recovery. Pre-Disaster 1.6 Planning & Development Integrate mitigation, recovery and other pre-disaster plans and activities into existing local, State and Tribal community-wide planning and development activitites, such as comprehensive plans, land use plans, economic development plans, affordable housing plans, zoning ordinances and other development regulations through technical assistance. Pre-Disaster 1.7 Education & Training Coordinate educational and cross-training opportunities for key participants in community recovery planning and capacity support including, but not limited to: emergency managers; city managers; planning, economic development and other local officials; and nonprofit and private sector partners for recovery. Pre-Disaster 1.8 Emergency Managers Trainee PerformerBeneficiary City Managers Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Planning Officials Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Economic Development Officials Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Local Officials Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Nonprofit Sector Partners Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Private Sector Partners Trainee PerformerBeneficiary Partnerships Develop pre-disaster partnerships with others such as Federal agency extension programs, universities, national professional associations, and nongovernmental organizations, to facilitate recovery capacity-building activities and expansion of resources available to communities after a disaster for planning and decisionmaking Pre-Disaster 1.9 Federal Agency Extension Programs Capacity Building Performer Universities Capacity Building Performer National Professional Associations Capacity Building Performer Nongovernmental Organizations Capacity Building Performer Communications Maintain robust and accessible communications throughout the recovery process between the Federal Government and all other partners to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing. Post-Disaster 1.1 Impact Analysis Identify the range and significance of the disaster’s effects on Tribes, regions and local governments in the impacted area. Post-Disaster 1.2 Technical Assistance Coordinate the provision of resources to units of government for recovery planning technical assistance and to support recovery capacity and surge needs in a variety of Tribal/county/city functional areas (e.g., city Management, financial management, hazard mitigation and risk assessment, damage assessment, building inspection and permitting); coordinates resources to address other skill sets that communities often lack capacity after large-scale and catastrophic disasters. Post-Disaster 1.3 Technical Assistance Teams Develop community-focused technical assistance teams for uniquely or heavily impacted Tribes or communities, integrating the use of Federal agency resources organized under other RSFs. Post-Disaster 1.4 Planning and Capacity Building When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Community Planning and Capacity Building mission. Post-Disaster 1.5 Communities Planning & Capacity Building PerformerBeneficiary Gaps & Conflicts Identify and track resolution of gaps and conflicts in multiple Federal planning requirements and assistance programs, as well as programs that support and build community capacity and surge needs for recovery management. Post-Disaster 1.6 Hazard Mitigation & Sustainability Coordinate the application and treatment of hazard mitigation and sustainability principles in Federally supported recovery planning efforts. Post-Disaster 1.7 Technical Assistance Teams Coordinate Community Planning and Capacity Building supported community-centric technical assistance teams with the establishment of local unmet needs committees or groups for assisting individuals and families. Post-Disaster 1.8 Stakeholder Consideration Aid local, State and Tribal governments to identify and integrate the consideration of all affected stakeholders, including vulnerable populations and persons with disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency into the public sector recovery plans and decisionmaking process. Post-Disaster 1.9 Local Governments Consideration PerformerBeneficiary State Governments Consideration PerformerBeneficiary Tribal Governments Consideration PerformerBeneficiary Vulnerable Populations Beneficiary Persons with Disabilities Beneficiary Individuals with Limited English Proficiency Beneficiary Sustainability Provide technical assistance and planning support to aid all levels of government to integrate sustainability principles, such as adaptive re-use of historic properties, mitigation considerations, smart growth principles and sound land use into recovery decisionmaking and planning during the post-disaster period. Post-Disaster 1.10 Recommendations & Lessons Learned Capture after-action recommendations and lessons learned. Post-Disaster 1.11 Interagency Coordination Enhance interagency coordination of resources, requirements and support for building community capacity and community recovery planning. Outcome 1.1 Self-Reliance & Adaptability Increase community self-reliance and adaptability. Outcome 1.2 Hazard Mitigation & Risk Reduction Integrate hazard mitigation and risk reduction opportunities have been integrated into all major decisions and reinvestments during the recovery process. Outcome 1.3 Efficiency & Effectiveness Ensure a more effective and efficient use of Federal, State, nongovernmental and private sector funds through an improved planning process. Outcome 1.4 Timeline & Outcomes Shorten the timeline and improve specific recovery outcomes for communities through more effective decisionmaking and management. Outcome 1.5 Recovery Planning & Decisionmaking Integrate socioeconomic, demographic, risk assessment, vulnerable populations and other important information into recovery planning and decisionmaking activities. Outcome 1.6 Sustainability & Resiliency Increase community-wide support and understanding of sustainability and resiliency principles applicable to the opportunities presented during disaster recovery. Outcome 1.7 ECONOMIC The mission of the Economic RSF is to integrate the expertise of the Federal Government to help local, State and Tribal governments and the private sector sustain and/or rebuild businesses and employment, and develop economic opportunities that result in sustainable and economically resilient communities after large-scale and catastrophic incidents. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSF2 RSF 2 DOC Coordinating Agency & Primary Agency Performer DHS/FEMA Primary Agency Performer DOL Primary Agency Performer SBA Primary Agency Performer TREAS Primary Agency Performer USDA Primary Agency Performer CNCS Supporting Organization Performer DOI Supporting Organization EPA Supporting Organization Performer HHS Supporting Organization Function. The core recovery capability for economic recovery is the ability to return economic and business activities (including agricultural) to a state of health and develop new economic opportunities that result in a sustainable and economically viable community. Economic recovery is a critical and integral part of recovery. Disasters not only damage property, but also entire markets for goods and services. The speed and effectiveness of returning a community to self-sufficiency and vitality depend upon quickly adapting to changed market conditions, reopening businesses and/or establishing new businesses. Businesses employ workers, provide for community needs and services and generate revenue once again, allowing the community, both its members and government, to provide for itself. Considerable Federal funds are contributed to local, State and Tribal economic recovery as well as to other areas of recovery that necessarily strengthen the economy. The attraction of outside investment and the role of the private sector cannot be understated as foundational in a community’s economic recovery. Thus, the role of the Economic RSF is to facilitate and enable that role by leveraging Federal resources, information and leadership. Informed management must accompany this capital investment to ensure its most effective use and compliance with all applicable Federal laws and regulations. This involves the coordination of Federal recovery programs and their integration with private sector efforts including those of nongovernmental and private volunteer organizations, nonprofits, investment capital firms and the banking industry. The Economic RSF facilitates the progression from direct Federal financial assistance to community self-sustainment. Importantly, the RSF works closely with local community leadership who direct long-term economic recovery efforts. This requires the sustained engagement of possibly months or years by RSF leadership with the leadership of disaster-impacted jurisdictions. A complex undertaking, this RSF engages many entities utilizing government assistance as seed money. These actions encourage reinvestment and facilitate private-sector lending and borrowing necessary for the functioning of vital markets and economies. Effective economic recovery following a disaster is positively influenced by pre-disaster community planning including mitigation actions that increase community resilience. When coupled with informed decisions by local officials, it provides the confidence building necessary for economic recovery (Tables 5, 6 and 7). Statutory, Regulatory & Policy Issues Identifies statutory, regulatory and policy issues that contribute to gaps, inconsistencies and unmet needs in economic recovery. Pre-Disaster 2.1 Preparedness, Mitigation & Resilience Seek innovative solutions to address preparedness, mitigation and resilience issues before a disaster strikes including comprehensive land use policy. Pre-Disaster 2.2 Community & Economic development Planning Appreciate the value of community and economic development planning in disaster recovery; encourages and facilitates this planning through appropriate State government agencies. Pre-Disaster 2.3 Initiatives & Incentives Develop initiatives and incentives to facilitate the integration of Federal efforts and resources with private capital and the business sector. Pre-Disaster 2.4 Disaster Recovery Exercises Create, encourage and participate in local, State, Tribal and Federal disaster recovery exercises to enhance skills and develop needed techniques. Pre-Disaster 2.5 Mitigation Programs Leverage mitigation programs to create strong communities resilient to disaster. Pre-Disaster 2.6 Building Codes & Incentives Work with local, State and Tribal officials to implement disaster resistant building codes and incentivize business and individual pre-disaster mitigation and preparedness activities. Pre-Disaster 2.7 Resiliency Policies & Practices Seek to promulgate resiliency policies and practices in agency programs and stakeholder operations, wherever appropriate. Pre-Disaster 2.8 pre-Disaster Engagement Sustain pre-disaster engagement activities possibly for months or years with the leadership of jurisdictions that may be impacted by a disaster. Pre-Disaster 2.9 Information Networks Encourage the establishment of disaster information networks for businesses. Pre-Disaster 2.10 Support When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Economic RSF mission. Post-Disaster 2.1 Federal Resources & Programs Work to apply and integrate plans developed pre-disaster to most effectively leverage Federal resources and available programs to meet local community recovery needs while aggressively integrating with the private sector to facilitate early and productive engagement. Post-Disaster 2.2 Interagency Action Plan Develop an interagency action plan for each disaster to ensure the coordinated action of all Federal agencies, stakeholders and supporting entities in the support of local, State and Tribal governments. Post-Disaster 2.3 Redevelopment Incorporate mitigation measures into redevelopment following a disaster to build the community back stronger to minimize future risk. Post-Disaster 2.4 Technical Assistance & Data Building upon the relationships developed during pre-disaster planning, work closely with local community leadership during disaster recovery to provide technical assistance and data related to economic development. Post-Disaster 2.5 Communications Maintain robust and accessible communications throughout the recovery process between the Federal Government and all other partners to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing. Post-Disaster 2.6 Workforce Development Engage the workforce development system, including State vocational rehabilitation programs, as a means of helping individuals who acquire a disability as part of the disaster return to work with the appropriate supports, accommodation and retraining (if necessary). Post-Disaster 2.7 Vocational Rehabilitation Programs Retraining PerformerBeneficiary Economic Conditions Create a new post-disaster economic condition meeting community needs. Outcome 2.1 Through the coordination of local, State, Tribal and Federal government programs and the private sector, the Economic RSF and local leadership leverages, following a disaster, community development plans and stakeholder relationships to create a new post-disaster economic condition meeting community needs. The following actions encourage reinvestment and facilitate private sector lending and borrowing necessary for the functioning of vital markets and economies. Sustained pre- and post-disaster mitigation actions create a community less at risk, strengthen future economic stability and create possible insurance benefits. Specific outcomes may include: Workforce Development Initiatives Put in place workforce development initiatives to create and retain jobs. Outcome 2.1.1 Initiatives Put in place entrepreneurial and business development initiatives. Outcome 2.1.2 Entrepreneurs Business Development PerformerBeneficiary Businesses Business Development PerformerBeneficiary Economic Development Plans Develop community-wide economic development plans with broad input and consider regional economic recovery and resiliency. Outcome 2.1.3 Communities Economic Development PerformerBeneficiary Strategies Put in place strategies for quickly adapting to changed market conditions, reopening businesses and/or establishing new businesses. Outcome 2.1.4 Businesses PerformerBeneficiary Employment & Revenue Generation Put in place business initiatives to employ workers and generate revenue. Outcome 2.1.5 Businesses Employment & Revenue Generation PerformerBeneficiary Workers Employment Beneficiary Federal Funds Put in place management plans to ensure the most effective use of Federal funds. Outcome 2.1.6 Discrimination Withhold Federal funds when discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability are present. Outcome 2.1.7 Information Give private and public sector actors the information they need to make informed decisions about recovery. Outcome 2.1.8 Private Sector Informed Decision Making PerformerBeneficiary Public Sector Informed Decision Making PerformerBeneficiary HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES The Health and Social Services RSF mission is for the Federal Government to assist locally-led recovery efforts in the restoration of the public health, health care and social services networks to promote the resilience, health and well-being of affected individuals and communities. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSF3 RSF 3 HHS Coordinating Agency Performer CNCS Primary Agency Performer FEMA Primary Agency NPPD Primary Agency Performer CRCL Primary Agency Performer DOI Primary Agency Performer DOJ Primary Agency Performer DOL Primary Agency Performer ED Primary Agency Performer EPA Primary Agency Performer VA Primary Agency Performer DOT SBA, TREAS, USDA, VA, ARC, NVOAD. Supporting Organization Performer Function. The core recovery capability for health and social services is the ability to restore and improve health and social services networks to promote the resilience, health, independence and well being of the whole community. The Health and Social Services RSF outlines the Federal framework to support locally-led recovery efforts to address public health, health care facilities and coalitions, and essential social services needs. For the purposes of this RSF, the use of the term health will refer to and include public health, behavioral health and medical services. This Annex establishes (1) a Federal focal point for coordinating Federal recovery efforts specifically for health and social services needs; and, (2) a Federal operational framework outlining how Federal agencies plan to support local health and social services recovery efforts. This framework is flexible and can adjust during a disaster to complement local efforts, as needed (Tables 8, 9 and 10). Response to Recovery Incorporate planning for the transition from response to recovery into preparedness and operational plans, in close collaboration with ESFs #3, #6, #8 and #11. Pre-Disaster 3.1 Transition Incorporate planning for the transition from post-incident recovery operations back to a steady-state into preparedness and operational plans. Pre-Disaster 3.2 Recovery Develop strategies to address recovery issues for health, behavioral health and social services – particularly the needs of response and recovery workers, children, seniors, people living with disabilities, people with functional needs, people from diverse cultural origins, people with limited English proficiency and underserved populations. Pre-Disaster 3.3 Recovery Workers Beneficiary Children Beneficiary Seniors Beneficiary People with Disabilities Performer People with Functional Needs Beneficiary People from Diverse Cultural Origins Beneficiary People with Limited English Proficiency Beneficiary Underserved Populations Beneficiary Sustainability, Resilience & Mitigation Promotes the principles of sustainability, resilience and mitigation into preparedness and operational plans. Pre-Disaster 3.4 Situational Awareness Maintain situational awareness to identify and mitigate potential recovery obstacles during the response phase. Post-Disaster 3.1 Resources Leverage response, emergency protection measures and hazard mitigation resources during the response phase to expedite recovery. Post-Disaster 3.2 Technical Assistance Provide technical assistance in the form of impact analyses and supports recovery planning of public health, health care and human services infrastructure. Post-Disaster 3.3 Assessments Conduct Federal Health and Social Services RSF assessments with primary agencies. Post-Disaster 3.4 Coordination Identify and coordinate Federal Health and Social Services RSF-specific missions with primary agencies. Post-Disaster 3.5 Support When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Health and Social Services RSF mission, as appropriate. Post-Disaster 3.6 Communication & Information Establish communication and information-sharing forum(s) for Health and Social Services RSF stakeholders with the State and/or community. Post-Disaster 3.7 Resources Coordinate and leverage applicable Federal resources for health and social services. Post-Disaster 3.8 Transition Develop and implement a plan to transition from Federal Health and Social Services recovery operations back to a steady-state. Post-Disaster 3.9 Food, Animal, Water & Air Conditions Identify and coordinate with other local, State, Tribal and Federal partners to assess food, animal, water and air conditions to ensure safety. Post-Disaster 3.10 Evaluation Evaluate the effectiveness of Federal Health and Social Services recovery efforts. Post-Disaster 3.11 Impact Analyses & Recovery Planning Provide technical assistance in the form of impact analyses and recovery planning support of public health, health care, and human services infrastructure. Post-Disaster 3.12 Coordination Identify and coordinate with other local, State, Tribal and Federal partners the assessment of food, animal, water and air conditions to ensure their safety. Post-Disaster 3.13 Health & Social Services Restore the capacity and resilience of essential health and social services to meet ongoing and emerging post-disaster community needs. Outcome 3.1 Behavioral Health Encourage behavioral health systems to meet the behavioral health needs of affected individuals, response and recovery workers, and the community. Outcome 3.2 Self-Sufficiency & Continuity Promote self-sufficiency and continuity of the health and well-being of affected individuals; particularly the needs of children, seniors, people living with disabilities whose members may have additional functional needs, people from diverse origins, people with limited English proficiency, and underserved populations. Outcome 3.3 Children Beneficiary Seniors Beneficiary People with Disabilities Beneficiary People from Diverse Origins Beneficiary People with Limited English Proficiency Beneficiary Underserved Populations Beneficiary Health & Social Services Assist in the continuity of essential health and social services, including schools. Outcome 3.4 Schools PerformerBeneficiary Health & Social Services Reconnect displaced populations with essential health and social services. Outcome 3.5 Displaced Populations Beneficiary Health Protect the health of the population and response and recovery workers from the longer-term effects of a post-disaster environment. Outcome 3.6 Response Workers PerformerBeneficiary Recovery Workers BeneficiaryPerformer Communication & Messaging Promote clear communications and public health messaging to provide accurate, appropriate and accessible information; ensure information is developed and disseminated in multiple mediums, multi-lingual formats, alternative formats, is age-appropriate and user-friendly and is accessible to underserved populations. Outcome 3.7 Underserved Populations Beneficiary HOUSING Address pre- and post-disaster housing issues and coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Federal resources and activities to assist local, State and Tribal governments in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of destroyed and damaged housing, whenever feasible, and development of other new accessible, permanent housing options. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSF4 RSF 4 Coordinating Agency: H U D. Primary Agencies: DHS/FEMA, DOJ, HUD, USDA. Supporting Organizations: CNCS, DOC, DOE, EPA, HHS, SBA, U.S. Access Board, VA, ARC, NVOAD. Function. The core recovery capability for housing is the ability to implement housing solutions that effectively support the needs of the whole community and contribute to its sustainability and resilience. Like infrastructure and safety services, housing is a critical and often challenging component of disaster recovery. It is critical because local economies cannot recover from devastating disasters without adequate housing, especially affordable housing. It is challenging because many years’ worth of housing repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction and new construction often need to occur at an accelerated pace as a result of a disaster. These conditions create design, construction, labor, materials, logistics, inspection and financing issues. The Housing RSF, through its member departments and agencies, works toward addressing disaster housing issues pre-disaster, focusing on solutions that are implementable, sustainable and resilient. As States and communities look to the Federal Government for assistance in housing both disaster survivors and others who choose to live in recovering communities, the Housing RSF coordinates and effectively integrates available housing-related resources, addresses conflicting policy and program issues and identifies gaps in service and assistance delivery. Consistent with the National Disaster Housing Strategy (NDHS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains lead responsibility for sheltering and interim housing with interim housing support from Housing and Urban Development (H U D) as well as other primary agencies and support organizations. Sheltering falls under ESF #6 in the National Response Framework (NRF) where DHS/FEMA is the coordinating agency. Interim housing, as its name implies, is a transition to permanent housing and is dependent on the period of transition as responsibility moves from Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 to the Housing RSF. Addressing permanent housing, the third focus area of the NDHS, is under the Housing RSF (Tables 11, 12 and 13). Local, State & Tribal Governments Work with local, State and Tribal governments, organizations and others in coordination with the National Disaster Housing Task Force, Joint Housing Solutions Group. Pre-Disaster 4.1 Local Governments Coordination PerformerBeneficiary State Governments Coordination PerformerBeneficiary Tribal Governments Coordination PerformerBeneficiary Strategies & Options Identify strategies and options that address a broad range of disaster housing issues such as those dealing with planning, zoning, design, production, logistics, codes and financing. Pre-Disaster 4.2 Accessibility, Resilience, Sustainability & Mitigation Build accessibility, resilience, sustainability and mitigation measures into identified housing recovery strategies. Pre-Disaster 4.3 Deployment When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Housing RSF mission. Post-Disaster 4.1 Coordination & Leverage Coordinate and leverage Federal housing-related resources to assist local, State and Tribal governments to address housing-related, disaster recovery needs. Post-Disaster 4.2 Land Use & Housing Location Encourage rapid and appropriate decisions regarding land use and housing location in the community or region. Post-Disaster 4.3 Policy & Program Issues Identify gaps and coordinate a resolution of conflicting policy and program issues. Post-Disaster 4.4 Communications Maintain robust and accessible communications throughout the recovery process between the Federal Government and all other partners to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing. Post-Disaster 4.5 Housing Coordination Housing resources that address local, State and Tribal disaster recovery housing needs are coordinated. Outcome 4.1 Local Codes Integrate planning for current and post-disaster requirements into the organizations at the local and State level that perform land and community planning and building code administration. Outcome 4.2 Construction Options Put in place local, State, Tribal and Federal programs, industry and construction options for addressing post-disaster housing needs. Outcome 4.3 Research Results Share research results related to the disaster recovery housing area. Outcome 4.4 Knowledge & Expertise Share interagency knowledge and expertise with State-led housing task forces to address disaster housing issues. Outcome 4.5 State-Led Housing Task Forces Knowledge & Expertise Sharing PerformerBeneficiary Interaction & Problem Solving Facilitate pre- and post-disaster interaction and problem solving among Federal agencies and stakeholders with a focus on reconstructing permanent housing, including affordable and accessible housing that incorporates resilience, sustainability and mitigation concepts. Outcome 4.6 Federal agencies Problem Solving Performer Housing Construction Facilitate timely construction of housing that complies with local, State and national model building codes, including accessibility standards. Outcome 4.7 Historic Buildings & Resources Minimize loss of historic buildings and resources. Outcome 4.8 INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS Facilitate the integration of the capabilities of the Federal Government to support local, State and Tribal governments and other infrastructure owners and operators in their efforts to achieve recovery goals relating to the public engineering of the Nation’s infrastructure systems. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9RSF5 RSF 5 Coordinating Agency: D O D/USACE. Primary Agencies: DHS (FEMA & NPPD), D O D/USACE , D O E, D O T. Supporting Organizations: DHS, DOC, DOD, DOI, ED, EPA, FCC, GSA, HHS, NRC, TREAS, USDA, TVA. Function. The core recovery capability for infrastructure systems is the ability to efficiently restore the infrastructure systems and services to support a viable, sustainable community and improves resilience to and protection from future hazards. The Infrastructure Systems RSF promotes a holistic approach to disaster recovery coordination, support, planning and implementation for infrastructure systems that serve the community. This includes single and multijurisdictional areas and regions. The Infrastructure Systems RSF Coordinating Agency conducts operations in accordance with its authorities and resources to provide vital public engineering services to strengthen our Nation’s security and reduce risks from disasters. When appropriate, the Coordinating Agency, working together with FEMA, facilitates and promotes the efforts of the RSF primary and supporting agencies to ensure those agencies with the requisite authorities, expertise, and resources are positioned to provide assistance to and collaborate with public and private sector infrastructure partners to the extent authorized by law. The Infrastructure Systems RSF Coordinating Agency does not directly undertake, however, any operational recovery or engineering activities outside the scope of its authorities and resources. The Infrastructure Systems RSF serves as a collaborative forum for Federal Government engagement with local, State, Tribal and private sector representatives to focus on public engineering services that can reduce risks from disasters and expedite recovery. The collaborative efforts of this RSF involve government and private sector partners with expertise in public engineering services, as appropriate, across the infrastructure sectors identified through the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (N I P P) Partnership Framework7 . Therefore, the scope of this RSF includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure sectors and subsectors: energy, water, dams, communications, transportation systems, Agriculture (food production and delivery), government facilities, utilities, sanitation, engineering, flood control and other systems that directly support the physical infrastructure of communities; as well as physical facilities that support essential services, such as public safety, emergency services and public recreation (Tables 14, 15 and 16). Guidance & Procedures Develop guidance and standard procedures for rapid activation of RSF capabilities to support community recovery. Pre-Disaster 5.1 Programs, Capabilities & Limiting Factors Identify relevant statutory and/or regulatory programs, potential capabilities and/or limiting factors pertaining to recovery support for infrastructure systems. Pre-Disaster 5.2 Coordination, Information & Practices Provide a forum for interagency coordination, information sharing and exchange of effective practices. Pre-Disaster 5.3 Planning, Preparedness, Education, Training & Outreach Support planning, preparedness, education, training and outreach efforts to enhance capabilities for recovery. Pre-Disaster 5.4 Critical Facilities Work with partners to identify critical facilities and ensure considerations are made to reduce risk pre- and post-disaster. Pre-Disaster 5.5 Deployment When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Infrastructure Systems RSF mission. Post-Disaster 5.1 Recovery Support the recovery of infrastructure systems, dependent on the nature and scope of the disaster, and the specific authorities and programs within the jurisdiction of participating departments and agencies. Post-Disaster 5.2 Coordination & Assessment Participate in the national-level coordination of damage and community needs assessments as appropriate to ensure infrastructure considerations integrate into the post-disaster public and private sector community planning process. Post-Disaster 5.3 Resource Deployment Deploy RSF resources, as required by the specific disaster situation and consistent with the specific authorities and programs of the participating departments and agencies, to the field to assist the affected community in developing an Infrastructure Systems Recovery action plan … Post-Disaster 5.4 Capital Resources Avoid the redundant, counterproductive, or unauthorized use of limited capital resources necessary for infrastructure/recovery. Post-Disaster 5.4.1 Conflict Resolution Help resolve conflicts, including those across jurisdictional lines, resulting from the competition for key resources essential to infrastructure systems recovery. Post-Disaster 5.4.2 Schedule & Timeline Set a firm schedule and sequenced time structure for future infrastructure recovery projects. Post-Disaster 5.4.3 Financial & Technical Assistance Work with RSF partners to leverage available financial and technical assistance, both from governmental and nongovernmental sources, in the execution of the community’s Infrastructure Systems Recovery action plan. Post-Disaster 5.4.4 Rebuilding Promote rebuilding infrastructure in a manner which will reduce vulnerability to future disasters impacts. Post-Disaster 5.4.5 Communications Maintain robust and accessible communications throughout the recovery process between the Federal Government and all other partners to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing. Post-Disaster 5.4.6 Resilience, Sustainability & Mitigation Resilience, sustainability and mitigation are incorporated as part of the design for infrastructure systems and as part of the community’s capital planning process. Outcome 5.1 Recovery Fully recover infrastructure systems in a timely and efficient manner to minimize the impact of service disruptions. Outcome 5.2 The private sector critical infrastructure has the incentive and the means to support a unified community and national recovery effort. Capacity Adequately match the capacity of all infrastructure systems to the community’s current and projected demand on its built and virtual environment. Outcome 5.3 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Integrate Federal assets and capabilities to help State and Tribal governments and communities address long-term environmental and cultural resource recovery needs after large-scale and catastrophic incidents. _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSF6 RSF 6 DOI Coordinating & Primary Agency Performer DHS/FEMA Primary Agency Performer EPA Primary Agency Performer ACHP Supporting Organization Performer CNCS Supporting Organization Performer CEQ Supporting Organization Performer DOC Supporting Organization Performer IMLS Supporting Organization Performer LOC Supporting Organization Performer NEA Supporting Organization Performer NEH Supporting Organization Performer USACE Supporting Organization Performer USDA Supporting Organization Performer Heritage Preservation Supporting Organization Performer Function. The core recovery capability for natural and cultural resources is the ability to protect natural and cultural resources and historic properties through appropriate response and recovery actions to preserve, conserve, rehabilitate, and restore them consistent with post-disaster community priorities and in compliance with appropriate environmental and cultural resources laws. The Natural and Cultural Resources RSF coordinates departments and agencies working together to provide information and assistance to communities seeking to preserve, protect, conserve, rehabilitate, recover and restore natural and cultural resources during recovery. Relevant agencies and partners are those with expertise and programs including, but not limited to, specific natural and cultural resource issue identification, assessment and management (e.g., fish and wildlife, historic and traditional cultural properties, hydrology); natural and cultural resource planning; environmental planning and historic preservation compliance under Federal laws and Executive Orders (specific to programs that provide funding for disaster recovery); and community sustainability (Tables 17, 18 and 19). Programs & Incentives Identifies relevant Federal programs and incentives that have a role in supporting the preservation, protection, conservation, rehabilitation, recovery and restoration of natural and cultural resources during recovery. Pre-Disaster 6.1 Priorities Develop a pre-disaster Natural and Cultural Resources RSF action plan to identify and communicate priority actions. Pre-Disaster 6.2 Gaps & Inconsistencies Identify and prioritize gaps and inconsistencies within and between relevant Federal regulations, policies, program requirements and processes affecting natural and cultural resources that are used in disaster recovery, either separately or in combination with one another, and makes recommendations to the National Disaster Recovery Planning (NDRP) Division at FEMA Headquarters and specific Federal agencies. Pre-Disaster 6.3 Natural & Cultural Resources Work with private nonprofits and other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to leverage opportunities to encourage local, State and Tribal governments and institutions to develop emergency management plans that integrate natural and cultural resource issues. Pre-Disaster 6.4 Nonprofits PerformerBeneficiary NGOs PerformerBeneficiary State Governments PerformerBeneficiary Tribal Governments PerformerBeneficiary Institutions PerformerBeneficiary Natural Resources Promotes the principles of sustainable and disaster resistant communities through the protection of natural resources such as coastal barriers and zones, floodplains, wetlands and other natural resources critical to risk reduction. Pre-Disaster 6.5 Cultural Resources Assesses appropriate hazard mitigation strategies for the protection of cultural resources. Pre-Disaster 6.6 Support When activated by the FDRC, the primary and supporting departments and agencies deploy in support of the Natural and Cultural Resources RSF mission. Post-Disaster 6.1 Resources & Programs Work to leverage Federal resources and available programs to meet local community recovery needs. Post-Disaster 6.2 Hazard Mitigation Identify opportunities to leverage natural and cultural resource protection with hazard mitigation strategies. Post-Disaster 6.3 Gaps & Inconsistencies Address government policy and agency program issues, gaps and inconsistencies related to natural and cultural resource issues. Post-Disaster 6.4 Cross-Jurisdictional Issues Coordinate cross-jurisdictional or multistate and/or regional natural and cultural resource issues to ensure consistency of Federal support where needed. Post-Disaster 6.5 Natural & Cultural Resources Plan Encourage responsible agencies at all levels of government and their important private sector partners to support the local community’s recovery plan and priorities by developing a Natural and Cultural Resources action plan that identifies how the agencies leverage resources and capabilities to meet the community’s needs. Post-Disaster 6.6 Synchronization Synchronize the Natural and Cultural Resources action plan with other RSFs, as appropriate to support the broader vision of Federal support to disaster recovery. Post-Disaster 6.7 Environmental & Cultural Resources Help communities and State and Tribal governments to leverage opportunities inherent in recovery to mitigate impacts to environmental or cultural resources. Post-Disaster 6.8 Communities PerformerBeneficiary State Governments PerformerBeneficiary Tribal Governments PerformerBeneficiary Interdependencies & Relationships Promote a systematic, interdisciplinary approach to understand the interdependencies and complex relationships of the natural and cultural environments. Post-Disaster 6.9 Communications Maintain robust and accessible communications throughout the recovery process between the Federal Government and all other partners to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing. Post-Disaster 6.10 Recovery Integration Integrate into recovery considerations related to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources and historic properties (NCH) resources, community sustainability and compliance with environmental planning and historic preservation requirements. Outcome 6.1 Communities, States and Tribal Governments Local communities, States and Tribal governments are ready to address post-disaster natural and cultural resource recovery needs. Outcome 6.2 Communities Performer States Performer Tribal Governments Performer Program Coordination Programs to support disaster recovery, coordination of technical assistance and capabilities and data sharing are coordinated. Outcome 6.3 Assessments & Studies Develop natural and cultural assessments and studies needed post-disaster, including proposed solutions to environmental and historic preservation policy and process impediments. Outcome 6.4 2011-09-30 2015-01-09 http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1820-25045-5325/508_ndrf.pdf _f3aea7da-0276-40be-8963-931fdd9dRSFs Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net