1. Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Disaster Recovery Planning in Washington Integrated Emergency Management Course – Thurston County 25 FEB 2019
POC: Quinn Butler; Phone (253) ; Version 1.0
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2. Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
UMCOR “10-fold rule”
Rescue/Incident = x days, Relief = 10(x) days, Recovery =10[10(x)] days 2014 WA fires: 32 days x 10 = 320 days x 10 = 3200 days (~9 years)
Recovery is truly a long-process. Recovery is about perspective. Every disaster is different.
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) “10-fold” rule of thumb for measuring recovery timeline.
OCLTRG – Formed without state and federal funds. Thousands of volunteer hours and donors. OCLTRG has now built about 30 homes. Goal is to be at 35 homes by summer More than 300 homes were destroyed in the fire.
CARLTON COMPLEX FIRE, 2014
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3. Recovery Key Takeaways
Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Recovery Key Takeaways
Pre- and post-disaster coordination is essential to deliver resources to impacted communities. Planning for recovery is planning for resilience.
Successful recovery requires coordination across all levels of government and non-governmental agencies and organizations (“Whole Community”).
The Washington Restoration Framework will outline how our state organizes for recovery
Pre- and post-disaster coordination is essential to deliver resources to impacted communities. Planning for recovery is planning for resilience.
“whole community” Coordination needed with: Tribes, private and non-profits, philanthropic organizations and agencies.
We need to Leverage our limited funding and resources! Pull resources together to best fit the needs of the communities like a QUILT.
Flexible, scalable. Think of it more like a strategic plan rather than a tactical plan.
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4. Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
“The short-term and long-term efforts for the rebuilding and revitalization of affected communities” –FEMA
NDRF defines:
Roles and responsibilities of recovery coordinators and stakeholders
Coordinating structure to facilitate communication and collaboration
Guidance for pre- and post-disaster recovery planning
Steps communities can take to become more resilient
NDRF: A guide that enables effective recovery support to disaster-impacted communities through a flexible structure.
Outlines how the Federal government organizes to address recovery core capabilities. (WRF aims to achieve this for WA).
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5. Recovery in Washington
Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Recovery in Washington
Disaster recovery is the responsibility of local and tribal governments
No dedicated state-level recovery funding
Most federal funding is dependent upon a Federal Disaster Declaration
ESF-14 Long-Term Community Recovery
Home Rule State. Disasters start and end at the local level. Locally-led recovery, state-supported
Funding for individuals and families post-disaster does not exist. Funding for businesses impacted by a disaster such as a bridge loan program to meet their short-term recovery needs does not exist at state level.
PA – for repairing/replacing infrastructure, debris-removal costs, emergency protective measures.
IA -supports individual and business recovery, authorized through a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. The IA program has multiple components including cash assistance and crisis counseling, a detailed declaration process and benefits that vary depending on several factors.
Other Federal funding possible: SBA, USDA RD, CDBG-DR (HUD), US-DOT Federal Highway Admin.
ESF-14 – responsible for information collection within SEOC and state recovery operations engaged in conducting damage assessments and gathering necessary documentation for a disaster dec
“Small Disaster” Recovery in WA: We get by through adhoc processes and decision-making, minimal coordination, limited resources/funding, etc.). Minimal state exec. decision-making needed
Major Disaster Recovery in WA: What will this look like? Much more coordination necessary….WSDOT might receive $ from FHWA, COM may receive $ from HUD through CDBG-DR program. Staff up, learn the programs, flexibility within agencies
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6. Washington Restoration Framework (WRF)
Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Washington Restoration Framework (WRF)
Guides how the state organizes and activates for recovery
Leverages existing capabilities and legal authorities
Improves coordination and interagency collaboration
Outlines and clarifies state capabilities, roles, and activities related to recovery
Maintains flexibility and scalability
Pre-disaster partnerships build WA resilience
The WRF leverages existing capabilities to provide more comprehensive support to our communities.
This is achieved through better resource coordination and interagency collaboration on program delivery.
The Framework identifies the stakeholders, stakeholder roles, and the processes by which agencies and organizations work together to support pre- and post-disaster recovery and resilience projects.
WRF is not a standalone framework. It will work with existing state plans such as the HMP and the CEMP
DEADLINE December Intended to be Promulgated by the Governor.
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7. WRF Steering Committee
Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
WRF Steering Committee
Department of Commerce
Department of Social and Health Services
Department of Health
Department of Ecology
Department of Agriculture
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Office of the Attorney General
Washington State Historical Society
Emergency Management Division
Spokane County Emergency Management
Snohomish County Emergency Management
Thurston County Emergency Management
Squaxin Island Tribe
University of Washington
FEMA Region X
Washington State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WAVOD)
Guides the development of the WRF.
Provides support, works with internal contacts, identifies RSF stakeholders and programs
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8. Recovery Support Functions (RSF)
Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Recovery Support Functions (RSF)
Catastrophic Incident Response Plans
WRF
Housing
Economic
Natural Resources
Cultural and Historic Resources
CPCB
Infrastructure Systems
Health Services
Social Services
State Hazard Mitigation Plan
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Coordinating structure before, during, and after a disaster
RSFs used at the local, state, and federal levels
Focus on functions and share the responsibility for recovery based on existing capability
Organization Chart Alternative Text
Completed – Housing and CHR RSFs
In Progress – Economic, NR, IS RSFs
Horizon – Health, Social Services, CPCB RSFs
ESFs <-- RSFs : RSFs similar to ESFs and may be occurring at same time. Many of the agencies involved in response will be involved in the recovery, but not all. Different priorities, organizational layout, and objectives. RSFs focus on a particular area of recovery that the disaster necessitates.
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9. Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Housing RSF
Washington Restoration Framework
Housing
Coordinating Agencies
Supporting Agencies
Economic
Natural Resources
Cultural & Historic Resources
Community Planning & Capacity Building
Infrastructure Systems
Health Services
Social Services
COM
DSHS
WSHFC
DOH
WDVA
OIC
RSFs outline Purpose, Objectives, Table of Agencies/Organizations, Pre- and Post-Disaster Actions, and Programs to support recovery
Purpose: The Washington State Housing Recovery Support Function coordinates state agency program delivery and technical assistance to local jurisdictions. Objectives: Establish Communication; Support the Impacted Community; Support Long-Term Recovery
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10. Unit 3A State Recovery Planning
Closing
WRF outlines how WA organizes for recovery
No dedicated state-level recovery funding – we need to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate to assist local recovery efforts
Visit Washington Emergency Management Division (URL available at: recovery) for information & updates
Contact: Quinn Butler Recovery Coordinator Phone (253)
2013 CO flood example: Costliest disaster in state history. 24 counties impacted, $4B damages
Within DAYS: Governor makes commitment that CO will build back better, stronger, and more resilient. Creates the “Colorado Recovery Office” and established a team to lead and coordinate the state’s recovery efforts in support of local recovery efforts. This signaled to other state agencies the sense of urgency and provided them with a purpose to step up and assist in administering a complex sequence of recovery programs.
2 MONTHS: CO United Recovery Symposium held to address local recovery needs and issues. Attended by 144 reps from CO’s municipalities and included SME’s, peer mentors, and guidance and technical information on short and long-term recovery needs.
2 YEARS: Governor adopts the “CO Resiliency Framework” and renames the office “CO Resiliency and Recovery Office” tasked with continuing the recovery mission and coordinating the implementation of the framework.
Now at 5 years after the event, CO has spent around $500M on recovery, with an additional $500M in unmet needs in Boulder County alone.
QUESTIONS???
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