National Disaster Recovery Framework in Action

Goals for Today Familiarity with NDRF structure Review disaster operations and activation Review work completed in Louisiana after Hurricane Isaac Discussion of preparedness goals and next steps

NDRF vs. NRF Recovery Continuum ESF #14 “The NDRF enhances the concept that recovery encompasses more than the restoration of a community’s physical structures to its pre-disaster conditions.”

Determining the Need for NDRF Considerations: Significant Impacts Limited Community Capacity Unique issues and challenges Extensive damage/Large Scale Disaster Enhanced Coordination needed Need for Recovery Planning Support

STATE/TRIBAL/LOCAL COORDINATION & INVOLVEMENT FDRC/RSF Activation – Deployment INITIAL SCOPING OF NEEDS PHASE 5 – 14 days after becoming mission ready MSA & RSS DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 – 3 months after determining need for FDRC IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 3 months to 5 years after completing the RSS RSF National Coordinators Maintain Situational Awareness of Potential Recovery Concerns FCO or RA Activates Advance Evaluation Team (AET) FDRC & RSF support is warranted; FDRC & relevant RSFs are activated Advance Team Recommend Support Yes No No FDRC or RSF Recovery Support Warranted FDRC Activates RSFs RSFs remotely provide & monitor need for recovery support No RSS Update Loop Yes RSF Appoints Field Coordinator Mission Scoping Identifies level of effort necessary to initiate recovery support Development of Recovery Support Strategy (RSS) Kickoff & Implement RSS Track, Monitor & Deliver Assistance Transition & Return to Steady-State Mission Scoping Initiated STATE/TRIBAL/LOCAL COORDINATION & INVOLVEMENT

National Disaster Recovery Framework Three Key Elements Key Element #1: Leadership at every level Local Disaster Recovery Managers State Disaster Recovery Coordinator Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator Key Element #2: Pre- & Post-Disaster Recovery Planning Enables effective coordination of recovery activities and expedites a unified recovery effort Forms the foundation for allocating resources and provides the benchmark for progress Key Element #3: Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) 6

National Disaster Recovery Framework Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) 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) These RSF’s are the Core Capabilities defined by the national preparedness goal, ‘Presidential Policy Directive 8’, two other capabilities that are not broken out into RSFs are operational coordination and public information and warning. (Planning, public info and warning, operational coordination are the only 3 capabilities that span all 5 frameworks (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, recovery)). 7

Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities Economic RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities Economic RSF Coordinating Agency: Commerce Core Capability: 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 RSF Primary Agencies: Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Department of Labor (DOL) Small Business Administration (SBA) Department of the Treasury (TREAS) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Health and Social Services RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities HSS RSF Coordinating Agency: HHS Core Capability: ability to restore and improve health and social services networks to promote the resilience, health, independence and well being of the whole community. HSS RSF Primary Agencies: Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) Department of Homeland Security/Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (DHS/CRCL) Department of Homeland Security (FEMA and NPPD) Department of the Interior (DOI) Department of Justice (DOJ) Department of Labor (DOL) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Department of Education Health & Social Services Objectives: Provides assistance in addressing impacts to critical sectors: Health care impacts Behavioral health impacts Environmental health impacts Food safety and regulated medical products Long-term health issues specific to responders Social service impacts Referral to social services/ disaster case management School impacts

Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities Housing RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities Housing RSF Coordinating Agency: HUD Core Capability: ability to implement housing solutions that effectively support the needs of the whole community and contribute to its sustainability and resilience. Housing RSF Primary Agencies: Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Department of Justice (DOJ) Housing and Urban Development (HUD) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Objectives of the Housing RSF: Identify strategies to strengthen the housing market Meet the need for quality affordable rental homes Utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life Build inclusive and sustainable communities Integrate disaster mitigation measures into community design and development to improve disaster resiliency

Infrastructure Systems RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities IS RSF Coordinating Agency: USACE Core Capability: ability to efficiently restore the infrastructure systems and services to support a viable, sustainable community and improves resilience to and protection from future hazards. IS RSF Primary Agencies: Department of Homeland Security (FEMA and NPPD) Department of Defense (DOD)/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Transportation (DOT)

Natural and Cultural Resources RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities NCR RSF Coordinating Agency: DOI Core Capability: 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 community priorities and in compliance with environmental and cultural resources laws. NCR RSF Primary Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)

Community Planning & Capacity Building RSF Intro to the RSF and its Capabilities CPCB RSF Coordinating Agency: DHS/FEMA Core Capability: effectively plan and implement disaster recovery activities, engaging the whole community to achieve their objectives and increase resilience. CPCB RSF Primary Agency: Department of Homeland Security/ FEMA Right out of the NDRF

Community Planning & Capacity Building RSF Pre-Disaster Activities Assist States, Tribes and local governments to develop effective pre-disaster recovery plans that guide the full range of recovery efforts and are inclusive of all populations. Develop pre-disaster partnerships to expand resources and capacity of communities. Develop tools and best practices for effective recovery. Promote the importance of mitigation as an essential component of pre-disaster community recovery preparedness planning.

Community Planning & Capacity Building RSF Key Objectives Post - Disaster Evaluate and share information on community conditions and CPCB challenges throughout disaster area 2) Coordinate, resolve conflicts, leverage and optimize use of CPCB Federal and non-federal partner resources 3) Aid communities in identifying, securing and utilizing needed capacity to lead, plan, manage and implement recovery

Community Planning & Capacity Building RSF Outcomes: Increased community self-reliance and adaptability. Hazard mitigation and risk reduction opportunities have been integrated into all major decisions and reinvestments. An improved planning process that ensures a more effective and efficient use of Federal, State, nongovernmental and private sector funds. Communities are able to shorten the timeline and improve specific recovery outcomes through more effective decision making and management.

NDRF in Action in Louisiana Communities After Hurricane Isaac

NDRF in Action: St. John Parish Following Hurricane Isaac, became the nation’s first community to appoint a local recovery manager Launched a community-wide campaign, “One Parish, One Future: Building Back Better and Stronger” DRAFT Established a volunteer Citizens Advisory Committee and subcommittees to lead local effort

NDRF in Action: St. John Parish Conducted open houses and other community outreach for residents and stakeholders to provide input Included traditionally underserved populations Formulated a community rebuilding strategy based upon voter-driven priorities

NDRF in Action: Plaquemines Parish Appointed a local disaster recovery manager Formed RSF-aligned subcommittees and a Steering Committee Began generating a strategy for community recovery DRAFT

NDRF in Action: New Orleans Provided technical assistance to add recovery preparedness plan to existing development plan Excellent example of NDRF scalability DRAFT

Closing Remarks Next Steps What needs do we need to address right now related to recovery preparedness? What agencies within your State are aligned with CPCB? Other RSFs? How do we continue to align efforts?

Capacity Building Coordinator Questions? Charlie Cook Community Planning & Capacity Building Coordinator Charles.Cook4@FEMA.DHS.Gov 940-268-9952