National Disaster Recovery Framework

Presented By:Ken RathjeFederal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC)FEMA Region III

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How does the NDRF align with the NRF?

A companion document to the National Response Framework (NRF)

Establishes coordination structures, Defines leadership roles and responsibilities, and Guides coordination and recovery planning at all levels of

government before a disaster happens. It involves better utilization of existing resources.

NRF – Interagency coordination during RESPONSE phase

NDRF – Interagency coordination during RECOVERY phase

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Expanding upon ESF #14

ESF #14 - “Provides a mechanism for coordinating Federal support to State, tribal, regional, and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to enable community recovery from the long-term consequences of extraordinary disasters.”

The NDRF replaces the NRF ESF #14

Key ESF #14 concepts are expanded in the NDRF and include recovery-specific leadership, organizational structure, planning guidance and other components needed to coordinate continuing recovery support to individuals, businesses and communities.

“The NDRF enhances the concept that recovery encompasses more than the restoration of a community’s physical structures to its pre-disaster conditions.”

NDRF vs. ESF #14Recovery Continuum

ESF #14

Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management-

• Everyone has a role in response and recovery• Federal, State, Local• Nonprofit, Faith-Based• Business• Citizens

• Engage the whole community to determine actual needs

• Engage and empower all parts of the community

• Strengthen what works well

National Disaster Recovery Framework

RSFs are led by designated Federal coordinating agencies at the national level

• Community Planning and Capacity Building (DHS/FEMA)

• Economic (Commerce)

• Health and Social Services (HHS)

• Housing (HUD)

• Infrastructure Systems (USACE)

• Natural and Cultural Resources (DOI)

National Disaster Recovery FrameworkKey Element #3: Recovery Support Functions (RSFs)

ESF #10 - Oil & Hazardous Materials Response

ESF #11 - Agriculture & Natural Resources

ESF #2 - Communications

ESF #15 – External Affairs

Natural & Cultural Resources

Health & Social Services

Housing Recovery

Community Planning & Capacity Building

ESF #1 - Transportation

ESF #3 - Public Works & Engineering

ESF #12 - Energy

Infrastructure Support

ESF #8 - Public Health & Medical Services

ESF #6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, & Human

Services

Economic

ESF #14 – Long-Term Community Recovery

ESF #4 - Firefighting

ESF #7 – Logistics Management & Resource Support

ESF #9 – Search & Rescue

ESF #13 – Public Safety & Security

ESF-RSF Coordination

NOTE: ESF #15 - External Affairs will link to all RSFs

ESF #5 – Emergency Management

Determining the Need for the NDRF

Considerations:• Significant Impacts• Limited Community Capacity• Unique issues and challenges• Extensive damage/Large Scale

Disaster• Enhanced Coordination needed• Need for Recovery Planning

Support

www.fema.gov/recoveryframework

National DisasterRecovery Framework

Questions?

Ken RathjeFederal Disaster Recovery Coordinator

FDRCKenneth.rathje@fema.dhs.gov

267-559-2054