Localities are responsible for ensuring that any debris removal funded through Public Assistance grants is eligible and meets all regulations. This FEMA fact sheet outlines the debris monitoring responsibilities and tasks for specific entities and provides information on how to effectively monitor FEMA Public Assistance funded debris removal to ensure compliance with program guidelines. … Read more
This recovery guide was prepared by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) Coalition to help localities form their own long-term recovery effort. The document includes sample job descriptions and forms that local long-term recovery groups can implement in their own operations. Learn more about the lessons learned and experience of Brazoria County,… Read more
View the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) resources to assist localities in and around EPA Region 5 with developing a disaster recovery debris removal plan. In addition to sample plans and links to useful resources, the EPA also created an interactive map that provides information and locations of over 6,000 facilities throughout Region 5 and… 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
Infographics can be a useful way to communicate a lot of information to the public in an easy-to-read and engaging format. The City of Boulder, Colorado, developed this infographic after destructive flash flooding inundated the city 2013 to keep the public informed about its efforts to prepare for future floods. Boulder, Colorado, Flood Infographic
The state of Rhode Island provided municipalities in the state with a handbook outlining the basic eligibility requirements and processes of the CDBG-DR application process. Other states administerting CDBG-DR funds can use this as an example to develop a similar handbook specific to their state and municipality’s needs. CDBG-DR Application Handbook
Compiled by the American Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE’s) Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Task Force, this toolkit is intended to familiarize chambers of commerce across the country with the various components of disaster preparedness, and to connect them with helpful resources and tools for recovery. Given the unique nature of each disaster and… 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 guide outlines the financial management requirements for CDBG-DR grantees. It includes instructions and checklists for completing each step of the grant allocation process to ensure grantees meet all compliance requirements. Guide for Review of Financial Management for CDBG-DR Grantees
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
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