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 guide is intended to help close many of the gaps in emergency planning and preparedness for vulnerable older adults. In particular, it aims to give public health officials, the Aging Services Network, emergency management personnel and partners at all jurisdictional levels (state, regional, and community) the critical information, strategies and resources that they need… 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
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
This guidebook, developed by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), provides a six-step planning process for local governments to incorporate resilience planning and implementation into their long- and short- term recovery plans. The guide offers a “practical approach” for localities to address the challenges of resilience planning, unifying disaster risk management, emergency response… Read more
This two-part analysis, conducted by the Virginia Coastal Policy Center at the College of William & Mary Law School, predicts that sea level rise will “significantly exacerbate the property damages and economic losses associated with coastal storm events and flooding” over the next 50 years in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Regions prone to… 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
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
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)
In many localities, disaster planning is confined to emergency management. To improve the effectiveness of disaster plans, it’s important to engage stakeholders from a broad range municipal departments, NGOs and private sector organizations, in addition to local elected officials. IBTS spoke with Roger Jolliff, director of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Emergency Management Agency, about the best… Read more
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