Most small disasters don’t require temporary medical facilities to be established, but localities still must have a plan – the likelihood may be small, but the repercussions of not having a plan are monumental. Because each medical facility will have their own , incident command will need to orchestrate and integrate all involved facilities… Read more
Using habitats damaged in Hurricane Sandy as a case study, this survey provides insight into the economic value of ecosystem services that can be used in making restoration and coastal protection decisions. The authors place their analysis and recommendations in the broader context of coastal resiliency planning, making this a useful resource for decision-makers, coastal… 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
This white paper examines the disparities based on race and income that have historically been present in all phases of the disaster recovery process – most prominently in long-term recovery and rebuilding. The authors offer policy recommendations drawn from Texas’ experience, focusing primarily on the challenges surrounding administration and oversight of the long-term recovery process.… Read more
This document describes FEMA’s policy for providing public assistance to reimburse medical facilities for the costs of medical expenses to meet the immediate and temporary needs during a natural disaster. According to the policy, eligible applicants include state and local governments and nonprofit organizations that own or operate a medical or custodial care facility, such… Read more
The methods outlined in this report can serve as a guide for local and state governments and other disaster stakeholders to develop a plan for reunifying children with their families after a natural disaster. Amidst the chaos of a natural disaster, children are more apt to become separated from their legal parents or guardians. This… Read more
The state of Texas recently developed a rapid re-housing model, called RAPIDO, to help low income families recover from disasters more quickly. This report outlines the model’s key innovations, incorporation of fair housing to improve outcomes, and recommendations for next steps. Localities in any state can use this a guide for improving disaster recovery housing… Read more
This fact sheet provides local elected and appointed officials with tips and action items for implementing NIMS at the local level to ensure the entire community is trained and prepared to provide an integrated, coordinated response to a natural disaster. Elected Officials: What you Need to Know About NIMS
IBTS spoke with Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky, Emergency Management Public Information Officer (PIO) John Bobel about his plans for communicating during natural disasters at the local level. Below, Bobel offers advice to other localities on how disaster communications planning can increase effectiveness of public communication and outreach during and after an incident. Practice, practice, practice. Make sure… Read more
Download the Scope/Estimate Version Control template below to implement a scope and version control system that ensures integrity is maintained throughout the duration of the design consultation process. For an example of what the template would look like filled out, see the Design Consultation Version Control tip. Scope/Estimate Version Control Template (.doc)
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