Long-Term Community Recovery

Some individuals, families and communities that are especially hard hit by a disaster may need more time and specialized assistance to recover, and a more formalized structure to support them. Specialized assistance may be needed to address unique needs that are not satisfied by routine disaster assistance programs. It may also be required for very complex restoration or rebuilding challenges. Long-term community recovery addresses these ongoing needs by taking a holistic, long-term view of critical recovery needs, and coordinating the mobilization of resources at the federal, state, and community levels.

Recovery and Response Timetable

Federal Emergency Support Function #14

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Some individuals, families and communities that are especially hard hit by a disaster may need more time and specialized assistance to recover, and a more formalized structure to support them. Specialized assistance may be needed to address unique needs that are not satisfied by routine disaster assistance programs. It may also be required for very complex restoration or rebuilding challenges. Long-term community recovery addresses these ongoing needs by taking a holistic, long-term view of critical recovery needs, and coordinating the mobilization of resources at the federal, state, and community levels.

Wisconsin Examples of Federal ESF 14 Support:

Village of Gays Mills

Village of Rock Springs

State Emergency Support Function #14

The purpose of ESF-14 is to support state, county, local, tribal, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector and volunteer efforts to enable community recovery from the long-term consequences of an emergency or disaster. This support consists of available programs and resources to reduce or eliminate risk from future incidents, where possible.

Wisconsin Recovery Task Force

The state of Wisconsin created the Wisconsin Recovery Task Force for coordinating state efforts in mitigation, agriculture, business, housing, human needs and infrastructure.

The mission of the Wisconsin Recovery Task Force (WRTF) is to assist individuals, businesses and communities recover quickly, safely, and with more resilience to disasters.

The critical focus areas include securing funding and other resources needed for the recovery; establishing principles and policies for redevelopment; leading longterm community and regional planning efforts; ensuring transparency and accountability in the investment of recovery funds; and communicating progress.

The long-term mission is to build, sustain, align, and leverage relationships developed during the recovery efforts of FEMA-1768-DR-WI, effectively coordinate the identification and prioritization of long-term needs of communities, and to recommend actions.

Wisconsin Recovery Task Force 2008 Report to the Governor (pdf 6 Mb)

Long-Term Individual Recovery

2-1-1 Wisconsin

2-1-1 Wisconsin is a simple way to connect people in need with human services. Simply by dialing 2-1-1, people are linked to information about local resources, from both government and nonprofit organizations. From the single mother seeking food for her children to the senior citizen looking for in-home care, 2-1-1 brings people and community resources together.

Long Term Recovery Committees/WI VOAD – 2008 Flood Recovery Program

The federal government has awarded funds to help meet the needs of people affected by the terrible floods and storms that occurred during the summer of 2008 in a 30-county area of Southern Wisconsin. These funds will help homeowners repair their homes and provide other resources to help them on their road to recovery.

Call today to find out if you are eligible to receive assistance through the 2008 Flood Recovery Program: (877) 947-2211 or dial 2-1-1.

Don't delay - act today. The program ends September 30, 2010.

Wisconsin Long-Term Recovery Communities

Project Recovery works in collaboration with the 2008 Flood Recovery Program to address the emotional needs of homeowners. Project Recovery is a community-based outreach program designed to locate homeowners who may qualify for the 2008 Flood Recovery Program. For emotional support, contact Project Recovery at (866) 422-3742.

Establishing a Long-Term Recovery Committee National VOAD Long-Term Recovery Manual