A partnership with FEMA ESF #14 Long-Term Community Recovery (LTCR) produced strategies, reports, and comprehensive recovery plans for ten Iowa communities. Additionally, the ESF #14 community recovery toolbox was developed while working with the communities in their recovery planning. The first step in the recovery process should be the development of the community's vision and goals. Once established, the tools assist in realizing these goals. The tools include:
- Communications Mapping Tool - A guide to identify community recovery stakeholder communications networks and implementation techniques
- Decision-Making Tool - A process and template to guide community recovery decision-making
- Project + Program Development Guide - A guide and template to assist in the development of community recovery projects and programs
- Resource Guide - A directory for community recovery technical assistance resources and funding opportunities
The tools are designed to be utilized in the sequence listed above, but the sequence may change depending on where the community is in the recovery process and the type of assistance needed. It should also be noted that these tools are useful outside of disaster situations.
The ESF #14 Toolbox is included below, followed by the strategies, reports, and plans for each of the 10 communities. Please contact the RIO if you have questions about any of these tools or documents.
Community Recovery Tools
Communities interested in using these tools to implement their own disaster recovery process are encouraged to first read this self-help guide (pdf - 3.8MB) which details a typical recovery planning process.
Step 1 - Establishment of the community's vision and goals as outlined in the self-help guide (pdf - 3.8MB).
Step 2 - Toolbox Introduction
- LTCR Toolbox Introduction - pdf (8.3 MB)
- LTCR Process Diagram - pdf (76 k)
Step 3 - Communications Mapping Tool
- LTCR Communications Mapping Tool Step-by-Step - pdf (8.6 MB)
- LTCR Communications Mapping Tool - pdf (98 k)
- Communications Techniques - Table A - pdf (219 k)
- Communications Techniques - Table B - pdf (219 k)
Step 4 - Decision-Making Tool
- LTCR Decision-Making Step-by-Step - pdf (5.9 MB)
- LTCR Desicion-Making Tool - pdf (194 k)
Step 5 - Project + Program Development Guide
- LTCR Project + Program Development Guide Step-by-Step - pdf (6.3 MB)
- LTCR Project + Program Development Guide - pdf (137 k)
Step 6 - Resource Guide
- Iowa LTCR Resource Guide Step-by-Step - pdf (9.7 MB)
Community Plans, Strategies & Reports
Cedar Falls / Waterloo (Cedar River Initiative)
Cedar River Initiative LTCR Strategy - pdf (7.3 MB)
Cedar rapids
Cedar Rapids LTCR Report - pdf (4.5 MB)
coralville
Coralville LTCR Strategy - pdf (5.3 MB)
Iowa City
Iowa City LTCR Strategy - pdf (3.9 MB)
New Hartford
New Hartford LTCR Plan - pdf (9.6 MB)
Oakville
Oakville LTCR Plan - pdf (17.7 MB)
Palo
Palo LTCR Strategy - pdf (7.4 MB)
Parkersburg
Parkersburg LTCR Report - pdf (6.1 MB)
Waverly
Waverly LTCR Strategy - pdf (10.8 MB)