The 2024 Planning Considerations: Putting People First guide is designed to support anyone involved in the emergency management planning process to develop inclusive, accessible emergency management plans to meet a community’s needs. It includes a framework for self-assessment, and practical considerations that may come up during initial planning stages, in active community engagement or response efforts, or in long-term disaster recovery.
When to use the guide:
- Planning and Preparedness: Shares resources to ensure plans are inclusive and consider the diverse needs of the population during initial stages of planning and preparedness. The guide may also be used to identify gaps in existing plans and incorporate strategies that prioritize inclusion and accessibility.
- Plan Evaluation: Provides a framework for assessing how well current plans address the needs of the whole community, especially underserved or vulnerable populations.
- Community Engagement: Offers strategies and best practices for practicing inclusive participation in emergency planning and ensuring there are meaningful opportunities for underserved populations to actively collaborate.
Guides to Expanding Mitigation
The series of booklets highlight innovative and emerging partnerships for mitigation. The booklets show how communities can better support hazard mitigation projects and planning by engaging other sectors. Booklet topics include making connections to older adults, people with disabilities, electric power infrastructure, transportation systems, the agriculture sector, arts and culture, and more.