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Community Recovery Management Toolkit

https://www.fema.gov/national-disaster-recovery-framework/community-recovery-management-toolkit

and stakeholders, and engaging and communicating with the public. Community Recovery Leadership Community Engagement and Public Communications Organizing and Coordinating among Local Government...

Flood Safety | Flood Preparedness

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood

for inspecting your home’s structure and utilities & systems after a flood. If any gas or electrical appliances were flooded, don’t use them until they have been checked for safety. Dispose of any food...

Part 2. Recovery Planning

https://www.fema.gov/resources-plan-post-disaster-recovery

existing or planned land use, community design, and transportation policies, projects, or programs, affect or likely to affect public health. How to Plan Guides, Reports and Tools Planning for Post...

Emergency Communications

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/emergency-communications

to allow wireless, wireline, broadcast and cable providers voluntarily to report on the status of their infrastructure and operations during times of crisis. This information is not made public...

Thunderstorm Safety

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/thunderstorm

and blow down trees and utility poles, causing widespread power outages. Know the Difference Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed...

About Community Emergency Response Team

https://www.fema.gov/about-community-emergency-response-team

and government teams that, in essence, will be auxiliary responders. These groups can provide immediate assistance to victims in their area, organize spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training...

Landslide Safety

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/landslide

imminent danger, evacuate immediately. Inform affected neighbors if you can, and contact your public works, fire or police department. Listen for unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris...

Volunteers In Police Service

https://www.ready.gov/volunteers-police-service

wish to volunteer their time and skills with a law enforcement agency. The program's ultimate goal is to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers...

citizencorps_a_guide_for_local_officials_femareport2011.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1832-25045-2816/citizencorps_a_guide_for_local_officials_femareport2011.pdf

assistance may have not yet arrived. On a day-to-day basis, your Council will help people take a more active role in crime prevention, risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and public health issues...

Part 3. Managing Recovery

https://www.fema.gov/national-disaster-recovery-framework/community-recovery-management-toolkit/resources-managing

Quilt Approach - A guide and conceptual approach for crafting hazard mitigation strategies and leveraging technical assistance resources and programs. Effective Coordination of Recovery Resources...

Last Updated: 08/22/17

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