The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) provides a structured, yet flexible approach to supporting disaster impacted states, Tribal Nations, territories, and local jurisdictions enabling recovery efforts that are unified, inclusive, and effective. By fostering collaboration across the whole community- including governments at all levels, nonprofit organizations, business and industry partners, and the broader emergency management community- the NDRF ensures that recovery operations address the diverse needs of affected populations.
The NDRF outlines strategies to restore, redevelop, and revitalize the community’s health, social, economic, natural, and environmental systems of impacted communities. It also emphasizes building resilience nationwide, transforming recovery into an opportunity to strengthen communities against future disasters.
By promoting a shared understanding and a unified perspective, the NDRF serves as a foundational guide for achieving coordinated recovery efforts. Its guidance highlights the importance of planning, adaptability, and collaboration throughout the recovery process.
Key Features of the National Disaster Recovery Framework
- Comprehensive Federal Support: Outlines how the federal government supports recovery efforts across states, local governments, territories, and Tribal Nations to provide effective disaster recovery assistance.
- Flexible and Unified Structure: Provides a flexible structure that enables disaster recovery managers to operate collaboratively across diverse recovery environments.
- Focus on Complex Recovery Dynamics: Addresses the multifaceted and interdependent nature of recovery operations, emphasizing the challenges posed by the increasing frequency and severity of disasters.
- Emphasis on Resilience and Sustainable Recovery Planning: Highlights recovery planning as a critical opportunity to rebuild communities in a resilient and sustainable manner.
- Recognition of Recovery’s Cyclical Nature: Acknowledges that recovery is not a linear process. Recovery, response, and rebuilding often happen simultaneously, demonstrating the ongoing nature of community throughout the disaster lifecycle.
Through its adaptable framework and focus on resilience, the NDRF empowers communities to navigate the challenges of recovery while laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and prepared future.
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National Disaster Recovery Framework
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