Summer Disaster Institute. PLAN 740 Disaster Recovery: Concepts, Policies and Approaches. Overview

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1 Summer Disaster Institute PLAN 740 Disaster Recovery: Concepts, Policies and Approaches Karl Kim, Andrew Rumbach, Dolores Foley Ken Tingman, Gavin Smith, Carolyn Harshman University of Hawaii Wednesday, June 12 Thursday, June 20, 2013 Overview The purpose of this course is to explore concepts and policies related to one of the most vexing aspects of disaster management: the recovery of communities following catastrophic and other events which may cause long- term disruptions and challenges and opportunities for redevelopment and reconstruction. The course is intended for both planning students and for those in the graduate Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (DMHA) program. It will be team- led by a group of faculty and practitioners who have been involved with various aspects of studying and managing the recovery of places. We will begin with an international perspective focusing first on the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, then progress to cases and examples of disaster recovery from Samoa, and the Gulf Coast and other communities around the world. Participants are invited to bring in and share their experiences with disaster recovery as we search for better ways of understanding, facilitating, and planning for recovery. Many of the core ideas will also be incorporated into the development of a training course for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC). 1. Wednesday, June 12 (9 AM 12 Noon) Course Outline Challenges of disaster recovery What is so hard about recovery? Why does it belong within the domain of urban and regional planning? How does disaster recovery relate to other phases of the disaster cycle? Olshansky, R. (2009) The Challenges of Planning for Post- Disaster Recovery. In Building Safer Communities, Governance, Planning and Responses to Natural Hazards. Urbano. 1

2 Schwab, J., et. al. (1998) Planning for Post Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction. PAS Report. 483/484. Chapt. 1. The Role of Planners. UNISDR, Guidance Note on Recovery. International Recovery Platform. Smith, Gavin The Disaster Recovery Assistance Framework, pp In Planning for Post- Disaster Recovery: A Review of the United States Disaster Assistance Framework. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. Case Study: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of March 2011 Kennedy, J., J. Ashmore, E. Babister, I. Kelman (2008) The Meaning of Building Back Better: Evidence from Post- Tsunami Aceh and Sri Lanka. Journal of Contingencies & Crisis Management. March. Vol. 16. No. 1. Pp Wednesday, June 12 (1 PM 3 PM) The Federal Perspective Stafford Act Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 ESF 14 Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act and the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Stafford Act: ESF- 14: Long- term Community Recovery: esf- 14.pdf National Disaster Recovery Framework: disaster- recovery- framework- 0 Rubin, B. Claire and Irmak R. Tanali Disaster Timeline. Arlington, Virginia: Claire Rubin and Associates. Project website http\\ Case Study: Samoa Tsunami Recovery (Guest Speaker: Ken Tingman, former FCO, FEMA) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2009) American Samoa Tsunami Study. 2

3 3. Discussion 3:30-5 PM Discussion focus on Indonesia and other countries. How do other countries do disaster recovery? What is different in terms of governance and management? What can we learn about recovery from other countries? Hayashi, Haruo. (2012) Recovery Plans and Planning. Chapter 2. In Blakely, E., et. al. Managing Urban Disaster Recovery: Policy, Planning and Cases. Crisis Response Publications. Berkshire, UK. Pp Salim, W. and T. Firman (2013) Governing the Jakarta City Region: History, Challenges, Risks and Strategies. In Hamnett, S. and D. Forbes. Planning Asian Cities: Risks and Resilience. Routledge. 4. Thursday, June 13, 2013 The State Perspective (Guest Lecturer, Prof, Gavin Smith, UNC) The role of the state in disaster recovery Recovery planning in North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and other states Short-term versus long-term recovery Stakeholders, Sectors, Community Engagement Recovery Planning Capacity Integrating Sustainability, Resilience, Climate Change Adaptation and Recovery Evaluating the quality of state and local recovery plans Smith, Gavin. July State Disaster Recovery Guide. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence Coastal Hazard Center. Smith, Gavin. Disaster Recovery in Coastal Mississippi (USA): Lesson Drawing from Hurricanes Camille and Katrina. In Adapting to Climate Change: Lessons from Natural Hazards Planning, Eds. Bruce Glavovic and Gavin Smith. New York: Springer. (forthcoming-summer 2013) (skim) Smith, Gavin. Applying Hurricane Recovery Lessons in the U.S. to Climate Change Adaptation: Hurricanes Fran and Floyd in North Carolina, USA. In Adapting to Climate Change: Lessons from Natural Hazards Planning, Eds. Bruce Glavovic and Gavin Smith, London: Springer (forthcoming-summer 2013) (skim). Smith, Gavin and Victor Flatt Assessing the Disaster Recovery Planning Capacity of the State of North Carolina. Research Brief. Durham, North Carolina. Institute for Homeland Security Solutions. Smith, Gavin The Public Sector: Federal, State, and Local Governments, pp. 35-3

4 76. In Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery: A Review of the United States Disaster Assistance Framework. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning. Post- Disaster Redevelopment Planning: A Guide for Florida Communities (skim). Berke, Philip R., Jack Kartez and Dennis Wenger Recovery After Disasters: Achieving Sustainable Development, Mitigation and Equity. Disasters 17(2): Friday, June 14, 2013 (9 AM 12 Noon) The Local Perspective Recovery Template Multi-sector/multi-agency approach to recovery planning Local government functions and responsibilities Pre-disaster local recovery planning Recovery planning and the Emergency Management profession Integrating recovery plans and other local government planning activities Writing a recovery plan Guest Lecturer (Carolyn Harshman, Emergency Planning Consultants, San Diego) Schwab, J., et. al. (1998) Planning for Post Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction. PAS Report. 483/484. Chapt. 5. (Planner s Toolkit) City of Chula Vista, Emergency Operations Organization. Pre- Disaster Recovery Plan. Prepared by Carolyn Harshman, Emergency Planning Consultants. Afternoon Planning Exercise (1:30-3:30) Chula Vista Plan Recap and Implications for Practice (4:00-5 :00) 6. Saturday, June 15, 2013 Designing an Advanced Course on Disaster Recovery. (9 AM 12 noon). In the morning we will synthesize some of the key ideas and approaches covered in the first three days of the course within the context of designing a training course on recovery planning. All students are to participate in the morning sessions. The afternoon session will involve administrative details related to the development of the FEMA course. The FEMA Course Development Process (James Burke) Review of Need Assessment/Planning Analysis What are gaps, deficiencies in knowledge and skills relevant to recovery? 4

5 Who is the target audience? What are the core capabilities? What is the critical content? What are the approaches to learning, building skills, and informing practice? How can we better incorporate resilience, whole community, sustainability, and green infrastructure in the training endeavors? Cases, exercises, and best practices. 7. Monday, June 17, 2013 (9 am 12 Pm) Learning from Katrina - Andy Rumbach What are some of the lessons from Katrina? Whole community and disaster recovery? Beyond economic recovery, what else needs to be considered? How can communities be built back safer, stronger, more equitably, greener and more resilient? Video: Land of Opportunity. Erickson, Kai (1978) Collective Trauma Loss of Community. In Everything in its Path Nelson, Marla, Renia Ehrenfeucht, & Shirley Laska (2007). Planning, plans, and people: Professional expertise, local knowledge, and governmental action in post- Hurricane Katrina New Orleans. Cityscape 9(3): Tuesday, June 17 (9 AM 12 PM) International and Broader Theoretical Perspectives (Andy Rumbach) Siting recovery within social policy and planning theory Disasters and Development Theory. Disaster Recovery and Urbanization International cases and opportunities for lessons A research agenda on urban recovery Olshansky, Robert B., Lewis D. Hopkins, & Laurie A. Johnson (2012). Disaster and Recovery: Processes Compressed in Time. Natural Hazards Review, 13:

6 Erickson, Kai (1978) Collective Trauma Loss of Community. In Everything in its Path Final Class (Student Presentation and Discussion of Final Papers), Thursday, June 20, 2013 (3 5 PM) Expectations and Written Assignments For those taking the course for academic credit, you will be expected to attend all sessions and to contribute actively in the course discussions and to add your insight and perspectives on the various topics related to recovery. You are also expected to do research and to read other materials in support of the written assignments. There are three assignments. 1. Defining and Framing Recovery. Write a two- page (single- spaced) paper defining recovery as part of the overall disaster cycle which may include preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Why is recovery such a challenging topic? What makes this relevant to the field of urban and regional planning as well as other disciplines that could support recovery? How do you measure success in recovery? (Due Thursday, June 13, 2013). Worth 20%. 2. Recovery Phases and Processes. Pick any recent disaster. Describe the disaster and when the recovery phase began. Explain the transition from response/relief to recovery. Highlight the differences between short and long- term recovery and identify the key stakeholders and participants in the recovery process. This essay should not exceed three pages. Worth 30% of the grade. Due Saturday, June 15, 2013). 3. Recovery Policy Evaluation Memo. Write a 10 page (maximum) analysis to the planning director and/or city manager of a community that you are interested in on the following tools which could be used in recovery planning: 1) eminent domain; 2) land re-adjustment; 3) land swaps; 4) buyouts. What are some of the legal, administrative, and policy issues facing communities wanting to utilize these tools in recovery planning. How do concerns such as property rights, police power, takings, defining and protecting health and safety or other public concerns enter into this discussion. Please discuss the pros and cons of these policies and identify potential benefits and costs. You will be expected to present your memo during the final class on June 20, This analysis is worth 50% of the grade. 6