6 D I SAS T E R R ECOVE RY TODAY.COM state agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), volunteer groups and private sector partners. Therefore, pre-disaster recovery planning starts with multidisciplinary engagement and collaboration. As both preparedness and recovery are community-wide responsibilities, the planning process should aim to engage individuals, businesses, community organizations, all levels of government and nonprofit groups. Possible stakeholders include:14 • Emergency management • Community planning • Zoning and building inspection • Finance and administration • Floodplain management • Public works • Education • Community development/ redevelopment agencies • Economic development • Environmental protection • Historic preservation boards or commissions • Health and social services • Americans with Disabilities Act coordinators and disability advocacy organizations • Transportation • Chambers of commerce • Faith-based organizations • Housing non-profits • American Red Cross • Volunteer recruitment groups • Power and utility companies • Trade associations • Realty organizations and homebuilder associations • Insurance boards and commissions Once partners are identified, it is important to determine how these stakeholders will be leveraged in recovery. To best accomplish this, it is helpful to develop a matrix that outlines the Recovery Core Capabilities listed in the National Recovery Framework, to include: Planning; Public Information andWarning; Operational Coordination; Health and Social Services; Economic Recovery; Housing; Infrastructure Systems; and Natural and Cultural Resources. Establish Current Recovery Capabilities There is no need to reinvent the wheel in pre-disaster recovery planning. Predisaster recovery plans are meant to complement comprehensive emergency management plans, hazard mitigation plans, housing and community development planning, and other community-based plans. Therefore, it is important to identify and utilize current FEMA/Laura Guzman Continued on page 8
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