Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Recovery From Disaster Handbook

Table of Contents Introduction (Word, PDF) Acronyms (Word, PDF) Chapter I Long-Term Recovery Overview (Word, PDF) Toolkit Phases of Disaster (Word, PDF) Guidelines for Responding to Citizens (Word, PDF) Communicating with Disaster Survivors (Word, PDF) Four Phases of Disaster Response (Word, PDF) The Presidential Disaster Declaration Process (Word, PDF) Steps in seeking a Presidential Declaration (Word, PDF) Sample - Minnesota Recovers Task Force Organizational Chart (Word, PDF) Chapter II Long-Term Recovery Plan and Implementation (Word, PDF) Toolkit Recovery Goals and Priorities (Word, PDF) Community Recovery Matrix (Word, PDF) Checklist for Developing a Pre-Disaster Community Recovery Plan (Word, PDF) Recommended Master Planning Principles and Physical Features (Word, PDF) Housing Survey - Sample, East Grand Forks (Word, PDF) Model Mutual Aid Agreement for Local Building Officials (Word, PDF) Public Works Mutual Aid (Word, PDF) Mutual Aid Inspection Registration (Word, PDF) MN Recovers Task Force Criteria for Ranking Proposed Mitigation Projects (Word, PDF) Examples of Mitigation Projects (Word, PDF) Local Recovery Task Force (Word, PDF) Building Inspectors Roles and Responsibilities (Word, PDF) The Do's and Don'ts of Damage Assessment (Word, PDF) Inspection Request Form (Word, PDF) Inspection Request Standard Questions (Word, PDF) DEM Damage Assessment (Word, PDF) Providing Access to Damaged Buildings (Word, PDF) Chapter III City Management (Word, PDF) Toolkit Audit Tips for Managing Disaster-Related Project Costs (Word, PDF) Pay for Work During Emergencies of Disasters (Word, PDF) Model Ordinances for Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction (Word, PDF) Disaster Relief Claims, Policy and Procedures - City of Oakland (Word, PDF) Public Works Tasks (Word, PDF) Chapter IV Communication (Word, PDF) Toolkit Dealing with Media (Word, PDF) Ideas for Good Media Relationships (Word, PDF) Tips for Writing Effective News Releases (Word, PDF) Press Relations - Dos and Don'ts (Word, PDF) Sample Local Newsletters Recovery Road (Word, PDF) City of St. Peter Newsletter (Word, PDF) Tips for the Care of Water-Damaged Family Heirlooms and Other Valuables (Word, PDF) Replacement of Valuable Documents and Records (Word, PDF) Pets and Hurricanes (applies to other disasters as well) (Word, PDF) Tips for Working with Elected Officials (Word, PDF) Tools You Can Use to Get Your Message Across (Word, PDF) Chapter V Private Insurance, FEMA and SBA (Word, PDF) Toolkit FEMA/SBA Process (Word, PDF) Insurance Information Checklist (Word, PDF) Individual and Family Grant (IFG) Program Information Checklist (Word, PDF) Types of Housing Assistance (Word, PDF) Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Business Owners (Word, PDF) NFIP/NFIRA Requirements (Word, PDF) Chapter VI FEMA Public Assistance (Word, PDF) Chapter VII FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Word, PDF) Toolkit Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Process (Word, PDF) Hazard Mitigation: Essential for Public Works (Word, PDF) Examples of Mitigation Projects (Word, PDF) Chapter VIII Disposal of Debris and Solid Waste (Word, PDF) Toolkit Debris Removal: Planning for the High Cost of Post-Emergency Cleanup (Word, PDF) Debris Management Quick Reference Guide (Word, PDF) Chapter IX Housing (Word, PDF) Toolkit Free Market Housing Needs - Article (Word, PDF) Matrix - Breckenridge Rebuilding Programs (Word Page 1,2 - PDF Page 1,2) Rehab/Buy-out Decision Tree (Word, PDF) Definitions for Decision Tree (Word, PDF) City of East Grand Forks Homeownership Incentive Loan Programs (Word, PDF) Mortgage Assistance Resources for Homeowners Facing Mortgage Default (Word, PDF) Valuation Techniques (Word, PDF) Proposal and Contract for Building and Home Repair (Word, PDF) Hassle-Free Home Building and Remodeling (Word, PDF) Selecting a Contractor (Word, PDF) Outline of New Housing and Home Improvement Warranties (Word, PDF) Short Form Residential Remodeling/Construction Contract (Word, PDF) UREA Formaldehyde Disclosure of Contractor (Word, PDF) Pre-Lien Notice to Owner by Subcontractor (Word, PDF) Locating a Builder/Remodeler, Negotiating a Contract and Generally Keeping Yourself out of Trouble (Word, PDF) Chapter X Economic Recovery (Word, PDF) Toolkit Economic Recovery Considerations (Word, PDF) Breckenridge Flood Loss Assistance for Business (Word, PDF) East Grand Forks: Back in Business (article) (Word, PDF) Disaster Assistance for Business Owners (Word, PDF) Chapter XI Health and Human Services (Word, PDF) Toolkit Helping Children Cope with Disaster (Word, PDF) Psychological Responses to Disaster-Emotional Responses (PDF) Mental Health (Word, PDF) Identifying Stress (Word, PDF) Crisis Counseling Assistance: Questions and Answers (Word, PDF) After the Deluge: Health Hazards (Word, PDF) Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems (Word, PDF) A Creeping Killer Behind the Walls (Word, PDF) Cleaners and Disinfectants (Word, PDF) Public Health Officials Warn of Fran's Delayed Dangers (Word, PDF) Food and Water Safety for Flood Victims (Word, PDF) Controlling Rodents After a Flood (Word, PDF) Remembering the Disaster (Word, PDF) Chapter XII Volunteers, Donations and Voluntary Agencies (Word, PDF) Toolkit FEMA Donations Management Questions and Answers (Word, PDF) Ideal Warehouse Facilities for Staging/Storage of Donated Goods (Word, PDF) The Roles and Services of Voluntary Agencies (PDF) Coordinating State Donations Checklist (Word, PDF) National Donations Management Strategy (Word, PDF) Chapter XIII Historic Preservation (Word, PDF) Toolkit Summary of Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance Roles/Responsibilities (Word, PDF) Restoration of Historic Buildings (Word, PDF) Chapter XIV Floodplains (Word, PDF) Toolkit Basic Information About Buyouts of Properties in the Floodplain (Word, PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (Word, PDF) Chapter XV Taking Care of Yourself (Word, PDF) Documents marked "PDF" require use of an Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded free. 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