Recovery

• Initial damage assessments for public and private sectors (residential, commercial, and infrastructure).

• Creation of Damage Inventory Reports (DIRs) for FEMA and state compliance.

• Estimation of uninsured or underinsured losses for Individual Assistance (IA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.

• Environmental and historical impact assessments for regulatory reporting (e.g., NEPA, Section 106).

• Rapid needs assessments (RNA) to prioritize immediate recovery actions.

• Development of local recovery plans aligned with FEMA Recovery Support Functions (RSFs).

• Creation of short-term, intermediate, and long-term recovery timelines and milestones.

• Coordination of redevelopment plans with hazard mitigation and resilience strategies.

• Establishment of local recovery task forces or committees for cross-sector coordination.

• Integration of recovery efforts with Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and zoning ordinances.

• Navigation of FEMA Individual Assistance programs, including registration and appeals.

• Disaster Case Management (DCM) for individuals and families.

• Coordination of voluntary agency resources and unmet needs for vulnerable populations.

• Oversight of temporary housing programs, including FEMA trailers and rental assistance.

• Outreach for mental health and social services post-disaster.

• Management of FEMA Public Assistance projects (Categories A-G).

• Development of project worksheets (PWs) with detailed scopes of work and cost estimates.

• Monitoring compliance with FEMA’s 2 CFR Part 200 regulations for procurement and contracting.

• Preparation for FEMA and state audits through documentation and records management.

• Oversight of reimbursement processes and appeals for denied funding.

• Identification and application for federal and state recovery grants, such as CDBG-DR and FEMA HMGP.

• Management of grant funds, including tracking expenditures, progress reporting, and financial reconciliation.

• Preparation of Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs) to justify grant funding.

• Compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements for grant-funded projects.

• Grant closeout by documenting deliverables and meeting audit standards.

• Restoration of critical infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities, and public buildings).

• Prioritization of lifeline services, such as water, electricity, and telecommunications.

• Management of contracts and vendors for infrastructure repairs and reconstruction.

• ADA-compliant rebuilding and accessibility considerations.

• Development of maintenance and sustainability plans for rebuilt infrastructure.

• Collaboration between local government, state agencies, federal partners (e.g., FEMA), and nonprofits.

• Recovery coordination meetings to align resources and responsibilities.

• Engagement with community organizations and private-sector partners to leverage resources.

• Communication and expectation management among local elected officials and residents.

• Alignment of recovery efforts with regional or state-level recovery frameworks.

• Maintenance of detailed records of recovery actions for FEMA reimbursement and audits.

• Compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, ESA) and historic preservation laws (e.g., Section 106).

• Monitoring of procurement practices to meet federal and state requirements.

• Tracking of labor hours and equipment usage for FEMA Category B reimbursement.

• Preparation of After Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs).

• Public meetings and town halls to provide updates on recovery progress.

• Crisis communications to address misinformation and maintain transparency.

• Accessible information for diverse populations, including non-English speakers.

• Public messaging and educational materials focused on recovery efforts.

• Gathering of community feedback to guide recovery priorities.

• Support for local businesses through SBA loan applications and recovery grants.

• Development of programs to restore local jobs and stabilize the workforce.

• Assistance with reopening efforts for schools, hospitals, and other critical services.

• Identification of funding and resources for economic revitalization programs.

• Promotion of tourism and investment to aid long-term economic recovery.

• Planning and execution of debris removal operations.

• Handling of hazardous materials and environmental remediation.

• Coordination of staging, sorting, and disposal of disaster debris.

• Development of contracts and monitoring for debris management vendors.

• Compliance with FEMA guidelines for reimbursement of debris removal costs.

• Establishment and management of temporary housing units.

• Long-term shelter operations with wraparound services.

• Coordination of housing solutions for displaced populations.

• Transition plans for returning residents to permanent housing.

• Compliance with HUD and FEMA guidelines for housing assistance.

• Support for private insurance claims and appeals.

• Coordination with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

• Assistance with SBA disaster loan applications.

• Guidance on leveraging financial assistance programs for recovery.

• Monitoring of financial aid distribution for equity and efficiency.

• Integration of hazard mitigation measures into reconstruction efforts.

• Design and construction of resilient infrastructure for future risk reduction.

• Alignment of rebuilding efforts with local land use and zoning policies.

• Incorporation of sustainability measures into redevelopment projects.

• Partnerships with design and engineering firms for resilient reconstruction.

• Development of KPIs to measure recovery progress.

• Monitoring of housing restoration, infrastructure repair, and economic stabilization.

• Reporting on milestones to stakeholders and funding agencies.

• Adjustments to recovery plans based on data-driven insights.

• Creation of dashboards to visualize recovery metrics for public transparency.

• Coordination of receipt, storage, and distribution of donated goods.

• Management of financial donations for equitable allocation.

• Volunteer coordination for resource distribution efforts.

• Development of donation policies to prevent duplication or misuse.

• Partnerships with nonprofit organizations for targeted resource delivery.

• Assessment and restoration of culturally significant or historical sites.

• Coordination with preservation organizations for recovery planning.

• Compliance with state and federal preservation guidelines.

• Integration of cultural resources into recovery efforts.

• Advocacy for funding to support historical restoration projects.

• Development of tax revenue recovery strategies for local governments.

• Implementation of business recovery grants and incentives.

• Partnerships with local chambers of commerce to support businesses.

• Investment in public infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.

• Promotion of economic diversification to reduce long-term vulnerabilities.

• Evaluation of recovery operations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

• Structured debriefings and stakeholder engagement sessions.

• Integration of lessons learned into updated recovery plans and policies.

• Development of Improvement Plans (IPs) with actionable recommendations. • Dissemination of findings to stakeholders for future preparedness.