Understanding on a large scale how the many agencies that are part of disaster management protocol function is an important part of the staffing evaluation process. The following courses provide a basic overview of coordination systems at local, state and federal levels of government. These courses are suitable for senior officials, emergency managers, first responders… Read more
Although localities typically have sound plans in place to meet immediate post-disaster recovery needs, many overlook long-term recovery needs — how will your community survive and thrive five, ten, twenty years after a disaster? These tips provide insight into what localities should consider while developing a basic long-term recovery plan and strategy. Engage a… Read more
Although emergency managers typically have sound plans in place to meet immediate post-disaster recovery needs, many overlook long-term recovery needs — how will your community survive and thrive five, ten, twenty years after a disaster? These tips provide insight into what emergency managers should take into account while developing a basic long-term recovery plan… Read more
This toolkit is intended to assist local publicly or privately funded economic development organizations and chambers of commerce in developing a plan of action to rebuild local economies back stronger after a natural disaster. The toolkit provides a number of actionable tools in its appendix to assist economic development organizations through the planning process. … Read more
Staffing plans should clearly outline roles and responsibilities and be reviewed periodically to ensure every member of the disaster response team knows what they should be doing, where they should be and when they need to be there. FEMA currently offers several online independent study course that provide valuable guidance related to staffing guidelines during… Read more
FEMA currently offers five online independent study courses geared to local fire and police forces. These include basic Incident Command System and National Response Framework roles as well as public alert and warning systems. IS-100.LEb — Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement IS-804 — Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4 – Firefighting… Read more
A communication plan is an important but often overlooked element of a community’s debris management plan. Localities can use these tips to expedite the debris removal process by sending quick and effective messages to the public. Identify and develop alternative outreach channels. Normal channels of communication may be unavailable at the time you need to… Read more
Local appointed and elected officials often serve as the “spokesperson” to update the public on the response and recovery processes, including debris removal. These tips provide advice on how best to work with your local PIO and emergency management agency to keep the public up-to-date on debris removal and expedite the process. Be proactive about… Read more
Public information officers will typically lead communication efforts to provide the public with instructions for residential debris removal after a disaster. Use these tips to work with your local emergency manager, local elected and appointed leaders, department of environmental services and local solid waste removal services or debris removal contractors to develop pre-scripted messages and… Read more
Emergency managers should work with their public information officers (PIOs), local leaders, local department of environmental services and local solid waste removal providers to develop a public communications plan for debris removal. Use these tips to develop pre-scripted messages and expedite the residential debris removal process after a disaster. Be proactive about debris removal information… Read more
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