Unlike typical construction projects, performing disaster recovery work under HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program comes with scope of work, time and funding constraints in order to maintain program compliance. Be sure you and your subcontractors have a clear understanding of CDBG-DR program requirements prior to communicating with homeowner applicants or… Read more
Homeowner appeals during the recovery process are inevitable and time-consuming, they should be a last resort for applicants. IBTS has processed close to 2,500 homes for programs receiving funding from the the HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, and been able to mitigate nearly all homeowner appeals — saving the locality and the applicant valuable… Read more
Although homeowner appeals during the recovery process are inevitable, case managers can take preventative measures to prevent applicants from taking their appeals to grantee. This can save applicants, case managers and program administrators time and hassle. IBTS has processed close to 2,500 homes for programs receiving funding from the the ’s program, and been… Read more
If you are receiving assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation, or mitigation of your home after a disaster, you may be allowed to submit an appeal prior to construction to broaden the scope of work or request changes to construction material. IBTS has processed close to 2,500 homes for programs receiving funding from the the… Read more
This notice was administered by to provide policy guidance, procedural instructions and relevant forms for Community Planning and Development (CPD) Field Offices, and state/entitlement grantees, insular areas and non-entitlement counties in Hawaii to close out a award (see page 48). Be aware CDBG-DR funds are still subject to the CDBG program requirements in 24 CFR Part 570,… Read more
This chapter provides a general overview of the program, including a brief synopsis of the program’s history, objectives, rules and requirements, and the process for implementing disaster recovery activities. Overview: Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
This presentation on ‘s program outlines the basic process for conducting a needs assessment, developing a required “action plan” to address unmet recovery needs through eligible activities, and implementation of the action plan. It goes into detail about the different types of funding distribution options, in addition to reassessing needs and making “non-substantial” and “substantial” action plan… Read more
This special populations assessment tool was designed to help identify those groups of individuals who require differing messages from the general public information message or who cannot be reached through mass communication channels. In conducting the assessment, consulting individuals within a population, or representative organizations, may be helpful in understanding how the population may receive… Read more
This evidence-based guide, developed by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), shares stories, tools and projects issued by state and local agencies and organizations to determine the extent of preparing and planning for at-risk populations, as well as assisting these communities in emergencies. As part of this project, ASTHO performed an extensive… Read more
In this report, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlines strategic planning tools that communities and governments at the local, state and federal level can implement before a natural disaster to prepare for rapid reconstruction during the recovery phase. The report walks communities through the development of a recovery plan and serves… Read more
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