economic recovery and the national disaster recovery framework eda seattle region’s 2012 training...
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Economic Recovery and the National Disaster Recovery
Framework
EDA Seattle Region’s 2012 Training Conference
April 4, 2012
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• NDRF Background:• Base document finalized in September 2011• Describes and institutionalizes agency-wide approaches to prepare for, plan for, and
manage disaster recoveries. • Seeks to provide a structure for all Federal agencies to participate in on-going disaster
planning and recovery that would facilitate problem solving, improved access to resources, and foster coordination among state and Federal agencies and nongovernmental partners and stakeholders.
• Commerce/EDA Role:• The Department of Commerce (DOC), through the Economic Development
Administration (EDA), leads the Economic Recovery Support Function (RSF) of the NDRF.
NDRF BACKGROUND
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• Sustainability and Resiliency in Recovery– NDRF seeks to create a higher order of interagency/intergovernmental
coordination over a longer span of the recovery continuum– Pre-disaster activities focus on integrating resiliency practices into day-
to-day operations– Recovery continuum starts at the moment of the disaster and scales
up as the response roles diminish
Recovery Continuum
NDRF BACKGROUND
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• Core Principles:• Individual & Family Empowerment• Leadership & Local Primacy• Pre-Disaster Planning• Partnership & Inclusiveness• Public Information• Unity of Effort• Timeliness & Flexibility• Resilience & Sustainability• Psychological and Emotional Recovery
NDRF KEY CONCEPTS –CONT.
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The RSFs comprise the Recovery Framework’s coordinating structure for providing recovery assistance by key sectors areas.
Their purpose is to support local governments by providing a platform for addressing complex issues, facilitating problem solving, improving access to resources, and by fostering coordination among state, federal agencies, private sector, and NGO partners.
The RSFs are organized into six manageable components and through the RSFs, relevant stakeholders and experts are brought together to identify and resolve recovery challenges.
RECOVERY SUPPORT FUNCTION (RSF) COORDINATING STRUCTURE
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Fundamental economic recovery concepts: Investment of time, energy, and resources pre-disaster is key. Integrating resiliency planning into economic, workforce, and
community development could yield benefits pre- and post-disaster. Post-disaster economic recovery initiatives should consider and
address the unique needs of the community. Some could include, but are not limited to: Community Planning Cash Flow Business Resumption Finance and Insurance Workforce Development Economic Development Small Business Marketing and Communications Assessment and Evaluation
ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONCEPTS
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• Preparedness and resiliency efforts should be long-term and yield benefits pre- and post-disaster.
ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONCEPTS (CONT.)
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Coordinating Agency: DOC
Primary Federal Agencies: DHS/FEMA, DOL, SBA, TREAS, USDA
Supporting Organizations: CNCS, DOI, EPA, HHS, HUD
The mission of the Economic RSF is to integrate the expertise of the Federal government to help local, state, and tribal governments and the private sector sustain and/or rebuild businesses and employment, and develop economic opportunities that result in sustainable and economically resilient communities, after significant natural and man-made disasters.
Key role for Economic RSF is to facilitate economic recovery, not drive it. Economic RSF is achieved through a highly coordinated interagency
effort.
ECONOMIC RECOVERY SUPPORT FUNCTION OVERVIEW
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• EDA’s role is to serve as an aggregator and coordinator of interagency economic recovery activities
• Activities are enabled through FEMA mission assignment and collaborative relationships with other agencies to improve information-sharing, leverage resources, and more efficiently deliver services
COORDINATION OF THE ECONOMIC RSF
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FIELD TESTING/DEPLOYMENT OF THE RSF
Tennessee – 2010 - Flooding BP Oil Spill – 2010 - $B in damages Alabama -2011 – Tornadoes New York – 2011 – Hurricane/TS
Vermont – 2011 – Hurricane/TS Joplin, MO – 2011 – EF5 Tornado
Ocean City, NJ Vermont
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FIELD TESTING/DEPLOYMENT OF THE RSF
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FIELD TESTING/DEPLOYMENT OF THE RSF
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FIELD TESTING/DEPLOYMENT OF THE RSF
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• Disasters don’t recognize political boundaries.• Regionalized approaches to pre and post disaster economic recovery ‐ ‐
issues are key.• Regional approaches can look at the region as a whole and not a series of
interlocking , yet distinct, parts.• Regional approaches can also include the resiliency considerations of the
broader supply chain (workforce and production).• Economic development professionals can serve as well positioned post‐ ‐
disaster economic recovery “first responders.”
ROLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
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EDA FY2012 DISASTER RELIEF OPPORTUNITY
• Congress has appropriated $200 million to EDA to assist with continuing disaster relief efforts.
• If your county received a major Presidential disaster declaration during Fiscal Year 2011 (October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011), your community could be eligible.
• Pursuant to the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA), eligible recipients of EDA assistance include:
• States or political subdivisions of states (i.e., town, county, etc.)• Public or private nonprofit organizations or associations• District Organizations (i.e., Economic Development Districts,
Regional Planning Commissions, etc.)• Institutions of higher education• Indian Tribe or consortium of tribes
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• Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis, and will be evaluated against all other eligible applicants. Successful projects will: • Support long-term economic recovery (not initial clean-up or
rebuilding efforts) • Demonstrate a nexus between the project scope of work and
applicable disaster • Show that the project will foster job creation and promote private
investment • Align with a relevant strategic, economic development, or disaster
recovery plan • Demonstrate the incorporation of disaster resiliency
EDA FY2012 DISASTER RELIEF OPPORTUNITY
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• Economic Development Administration (EDA) can assist communities in addressing long-term disaster relief and recovery needs. Through competitive grants to eligible applicants, EDA’s disaster recovery generally falls within three categories:
• Strategic Planning• EDA offers financial resources and technical assistance to help develop and
enhance economic development plans following a disaster. This is achieved through the funding of disaster recovery plans, strategies, and funding for disaster recovery coordinators.
• Infrastructure Development• EDA offers grant funds to build new infrastructure (e.g., business
incubators, technology parks, research facilities, basic utilities) that foster economic development to retain or attract jobs to the region.
• Capital for Alternative Financing• Through EDA’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program, nonprofit and
governmental entities can apply to establish an RLF which, in turn, makes below market rate loans to businesses to help recovery.
EDA FY2012 DISASTER RELIEF OPPORTUNITY
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EDA HQ Contact
Joshua Barnes
Disaster Recovery Coordinator
CONCLUSION