CDBG-DR Common Acronyms List
This guide provides a list of the commonly-used acronyms in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. CDBG-DR Common Acronyms List
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Keys Things To Do When You Receive CDBG-DR Funds
This guide provides information on how to avoid common compliance errors and launch an effective Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Keys Things To Do When You Receive CDBG-DR Funds
CDBG-DR Program Life Cycle Quick Guide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange provides a guide on how to successfully launch a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This includes a needs assessment kit, operational function summaries, capacity modules, and a staffing analysis worksheet. CDBG-DR Program Life Cycle Quick Guide
Fact Sheet: An Introduction to the HUD CDBG-DR Program
This fact sheet provides an introduction to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) program including information on who is eligible to receive this funding, how it can be used, and a basic overview of the process for implementing a CDBG-DR program. CDBG-DR grantees and subrecipients can use this fact sheet as a… Read more
Pre-Disaster Tips: Planning for the Homeless Population
As one of the most vulnerable populations in disaster response and recovery, a community’s homeless population cannot be overlooked in disaster planning. June Gin, Veterans Emergency Evaluation Center (VEMEC) Research Health Scientist, recommends that stakeholders involved in the disaster planning process coordinate and collaborate with homeless service organizations during planning. If your community doesn’t have… Read more
Tips: Stocking, Staffing & Organizing Shelters
As part of disaster planning, every community should have multiple shelter locations identified and assessed. These tips provide a starting point for communities to plan and prepare for getting fully-stocked, staffed and organized shelters in place quickly after a disaster. Pre-stock shelters with enough supplies. To avoid chaos, supplies like water, non-perishable food, chairs,… Read more
Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Services Listing
FEMA’s Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Services Listing (CUSI-SL) catalog provides a list of commonly used supplies in disaster shelters, in addition to an associated catalog number, description and suggested quantity. The catalog number and description are used when requesting supplies to help ensure the correct items are ordered and delivered to the shelter. Although intended… Read more
Experiences Gained: Train at the Federal, State, Regional Levels
Trained staff are essential to making it through the initial 72-hour push after a disaster, when localities often have to go it alone. They also help ensure that the proper resources are attained in the weeks and months after a disaster and that the community is fully reimbursed for disaster recovery expenses. “The best work… Read more
FEMA Training Courses: Shelters
FEMA does not currently offer online independent study courses focused specifically on emergency shelters, but a number of offered courses help build knowledge and skill sets useful in managing them. IS-806 — Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services IS-403 — Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA) IS-802 — Emergency… Read more
Tips for Local Leaders and Disaster Professionals: Planning for the Homeless Population
As one of the most vulnerable populations in disaster response and recovery, a community’s homeless population cannot be overlooked in disaster planning. June Gin, Veterans Emergency Evaluation Center (VEMEC) Research Health Scientist, recommends that local leaders and disaster professionals coordinate and collaborate with homeless service organizations during disaster planning. If your community doesn’t have a… Read more