The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) provides examples of best practices and lessons learned from states’ experiences deploying private sector and volunteer resources through the in a range of natural disaster scenarios. Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Deploying Private Sector and Volunteer Resources Through EMAC
Following a disaster, a governor requests preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) as the first step in the declaration process. Federal representatives, including the U.S. Small Business Administration, join state, tribal, and local officials to form “PDA teams” responsible for surveying damages in designated counties by going city-by-city, street-by-street, door-to-door, until impacted areas identified by state and… Read more
A PowerPoint presentation from that reviews the four keys to effective grant management — assessing capacity, procurement, monitoring and financial controls and procedures. Keys to Effective Grant Management
Governors should be prepared from the first day of their administration to manage a major disaster. A Governor’s Guide to Mass Evacuation offers key actions governors can take to prepare themselves and their states for a large scale . A Governor’s Guide to Mass Evacuations
A Governor’s Guide to Homeland Security is a comprehensive resource intended to guide governors in the critical task of providing homeland security and ensuring public safety the states. The guide contains information on the four main components of homeland security as identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: prepare, prevent, respond and recover. A… Read more
“The Role of States in Disaster Recovery,” a video project produced by the Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (CRC), highlights the roles played by state agency officials, leaders of state recovery organizations and governors in disaster recovery following extreme events. The video is part of a larger, multi-year project that includes a training guide, journal… Read more
After a flood, ensuring staff and homeowners understand the requirements and procedures of the often presents unexpected challenges for localities. Staff and homeowners must have a clear understanding of the detailed rules and processes of the NFIP — especially the concept of — to accurately assess damage and know what actions will be required as a result.… Read more
Have a Plan and Share it with the Community Publicly communicate the plan the local government has in place for initial damage assessments – community members want to know that you won’t arbitrarily pull together a damage assessment team when disaster strikes. Have designated, trained officials prepared to conduct damage assessments, and let the community… Read more
This guide from the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency provides FEMA Public Assistance applicants with information regarding Federal and State accounting, recordkeeping, documentation and procurement requirements. The guide includes a reference tool and checklists to assist in: Establishing accurate and complete accounting and recordkeeping systems Developing, assembling and retaining required documentation to support each… Read more
Navigating the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) after a flood can present challenges for many communities. Build a relationship with your state’s floodplain manager prior to a disaster, and have their contact information on-hand in the event of a flood. State Floodplain Managers – State Contacts
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