FEMA is requesting public comments on updates to its National Disaster Recovery Framework, which provides a flexible structure that enables disaster recovery practitioners to operate in a unified and collaborative manner. The 30-day public comment period is open through October 23, 2024.

States, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories, as well as nonprofits and the emergency management community, are encouraged to visit fema.gov to review FEMA’s updates to its National Disaster Recovery Framework. Key revisions focus on clarifying roles and responsibilities, detailing the Federal Recovery Support Function structure and its role in supporting local recovery goals, enhancing collaboration across the whole community and providing practical resources to assist in recovery planning efforts.

The updates reflect feedback from Tribal Nations, territories, state and local partners, nonprofits and voluntary organizations. FEMA also engaged business, industry and community partners to gather lessons learned, best practices and other input to maximize the usefulness of the Framework.

Written comments may be submitted through the fema.gov through October 23. Any remarks received during the comment period will be reviewed and considered for the final version of the Framework.