applying the national disaster recovery framework february 01, 2013

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Applying the National Disaster Recovery Framework

February 01, 2013

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Opportunities and Partnerships

• The NDRF promotes effective Federal recovery assistance

• Presidential Declarations and Non-Stafford Act events

• USDA leading the recovery for drought

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Promotes the establishment of post-disaster organizations to more effectively manage and coordinate recovery operations

Forges a common understanding across all levels of government prior to disasters

The NDRF is not a plan:

Creates a scalable and flexible coordination structure to:o Streamline and simplify

assistanceo Bring all appropriate

players to the table

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Lesson - Do

Take the time to look comprehensively at decisions.

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Lesson - Don’t

Grab the first shiny thing you see.

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• Individual and Family Empowerment• Leadership and Local Primacy• Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning• Partnerships and Inclusiveness• Public Information• Unity of Effort• Timeliness and Flexibility• Resilience and Sustainability• Psychological and Emotional Recovery

Core Principles

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-Resources exist in surprising places-Creates long-term engagement to address needs

Whole Community

-Emphasizes understanding of issues and solutions from a local perspective

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Six Recovery Support Functions (RSF)

AgencyCommunity

Planning and Capacity Building

Economic Health and Social

Services Housing Infrastructure

Systems

Natural and Cultural

Resources

DHS/FEMA Coordinating Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Support Coordinating Support Support Support

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Primary Support Coordinating Support Support

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Support Coordinating

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Coordinating Support

Department of Interior (DOI)

Support Support Primary Support Coordinating

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RSF Engagement in the Field

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Michael ParkerFEMA Region VIImichael.parker4@fema.dhs.gov

Steve CastanerFEMA Region VIIsteve.castaner@fema.dhs.gov816-225-2475

http://www.fema.gov/recoveryframework/