NGO Roles in Disaster

Sheri TaylorDirector of Disaster Management

United Way of Tampa Bay

staylor@uwtb.org

678-641-2638

Response(days to weeks)

Assessments are being made to determine whether a declaration is needed to support recovery

If there is no declaration approved, federal resources will not be available

If a declaration is approved, federal teams will arrive and so will the dollars to support recovery

President

FEMA Headquarters

FEMA Regional Office

Governor

American Red Cross is serving as the support organization for ESF 6 - Mass

Care - Sheltering and Feeding

Red Cross is managing shelters

Red Cross is operating mobile feeding units

Red Cross is conducting disaster assessments

United Way of Tampa Bay is serving as the lead for Emergency Support Function 15

Volunteers and Donations Managing Volunteer Reception Centers for the

coordination of unaffiliated volunteers Communicating with COAD team located at a

Recovery Management Center for the coordination of affiliated volunteers

Tracking and reporting local volunteer hours contributed to the state for required match

Managing the receipt and distribution of financial donations

Coordinating the requests and receipt of physical donations (no clothing)

COAD is working with members to identify resource needs and resource availability

Southern Baptist chain saw crews Seventh Day Adventist and Latter Day Saints

donations warehouse Church of the Brethren and Lutheran Disaster

Services child care providers American Baptist, United Methodist, Church of

Christ, Catholic Charities, Nechama, Church World Service, etc. that support response and recovery efforts

Untapped resources such as Rotary International, Jaycees, Kiwanis, and the Chambers of Commerce

TECO is working to restore power DOT is working to clear roads DEM is working to get food and water to

PODS for distribution Salvation Army and the Southern Baptist are

serving meals Shelters are taking in new residents The DRLN and HELP, Inc. are assisting

NGO’s through their Communications Plan to restore optimal service capacity as quickly as possible

Recovery

Recovery is short-term and long-term.

Short-term recovery lasts for weeks to months.

Long-term recovery lasts for months to years.

Stafford Act

Support state and local governments and citizens when disasters overwhelm them

Establish process to request and obtain federal disaster declaration

Define type and scope of assistance

Set conditions to obtain assistance

Individual assistance Grants Loans

Technical assistance for human services

Infrastructure support (public assistance)

Hazard mitigation assistance

Recovery

Short Term (weeks to months)

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Federally-Declared Sequence of Delivery

Undeclared Disaster Sequence of Delivery

FEMA Sequence of AssistanceFEMA Sequence of Assistance

Local Gov’t, Voluntary Agencies

Emergency Food, Shelter,

Clothing, Medical Needs

Insurance

(Homeowner, Renter, NFIP)

FEMA/State Other Needs Assistance

(ONA)-Medical Expenses-Dental Expenses-Funeral Expenses-Other Disaster Needs

FEMA Housing Assistance (More than One Category)

1. Temporary Housing2. Home Repairs $29,900.003. Permanent Housing Construction

SBA Loan for Real Property

Homeowner loans up to $200,000

Unmet NeedsLong Term Recovery

SBA Loan for Personal Property

Low interest loans up to $40,000

Unmet NeedsLong Term Recovery

Unmet NeedsLong Term Recovery

Refer for

SBA Loan

Personal Property

Refer for

SBA Loan

Long-Term Recovery Committee Assistance from Voluntary Agencies for disaster-related needs not covered by other programs.

Other Needs AssistanceFinancial assistance to Individuals & Households who have disaster-related necessary expenses and serious needs not covered by insurance or addressed by SBA Loans.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)This is your first step for long-term recovery. You must apply for SBA before you can move forward.

FEMA Disaster Housing AssistanceCall FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) to register for assistance.

InsuranceYou must apply with your insurance company.

Voluntary AgenciesFor immediate needs like food and shelter.

THE LADDER OF ASSISTANCETHE LADDER OF ASSISTANCE

Long Term(months to years)

The DRC’s have closed FEMA or others have found housing for

impacted survivors Tarps or temporary repairs have been

made Muck-out’s have been completed Applications have been completed and

filed Insurance companies are paying claims Unmet needs are now in the hands of

the community

Long-term Recovery OrganizationsBring Together…

Organizations with case managers to address survivors’ unmet and long-term recovery needs – long-term recovery is case management driven

Organizations and individuals with resources to meet needs

Donations and volunteers

Emotional and spiritual care providers

Nonprofit organization with its own 501(c)(3)

Helps a client base, with each member providing resources

Composed of representatives of disaster response and/or recovery organizations and community stakeholders

Directs its work toward assisting those impacted by the disaster with long-term needs

PROUD and HELP

Stakeholders have been working to create a long-term recovery organization in Pinellas and Hillsborough

PROUD is completing a 501 c 3, HELP has it’s 501 c 3

Will be run by a Board of representatives from the community who will activate and hire staff after a disaster to serve as:

Executive Director

Construction Supervisor

Case Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Financial Manager

PROUD and HELP

Will serve as a benefits navigators and leverage all available resources to meet unmet needs to include home repair or

rebuild

How can we help you

We are your resource for long-term recovery needs for your employees

Most organizations do not educate employees on the sequence of resource assistance and how the process works

Most organizations do not have access to response teams that can provide short-term repairs that can save a home

Most organizations do not have trained staff to provide emotional, spiritual, or mental health care to an impacted employee

How can you help us

Join us as a potential resource for community recovery – join ESF 18

Tell us who you are, how to contact you and what resources you bring to the table

Advocate with your employees for disaster volunteer training opportunities

Let us provide training to your employees on what to expect for resource help and how to access funds to mitigate a home

You are the business continuity planning experts – how do we prepare our businesses for the inevitable

We are the hands-on experts for full recovery for your employees – how do we prepare your employees and our communities to be a part of their own recovery

GIVE. | ADVOCATE. | VOLUNTEER.