4.2: Response and Recovery
Strengthen Response and Recovery. Other Information:
We will empower Americans and their governments at all levels to effectively respond to and recover from major disasters and
emergencies, including catastrophic events. We will reduce the immediate loss of life and property from adverse incidents.
We will work with our partners to help restore services and rebuild communities after incidents or emergencies. We will strengthen
nationwide response capabilities. We will act swiftly in response to a disaster, particularly when first responders are overwhelmed.
We will deploy the necessary Departmental Components to assist those affected by a disaster. We will provide professional,
trained, and certified leaders and staff to manage disaster relief and recovery operations, wherever they might occur. We
will build the foundation of an effective, coordinated response and define the doctrine to guide the national response. We
will lead and sustain the Federal effort needed for disaster recovery while respecting and supporting the roles of individuals,
State and local governments, faith-based and community organizations, and the private sector. We will increase our ability
to deliver quick, compassionate, and easily accessed assistance to individuals and communities through the effective use of
technology and streamlined, transparent processes while minimizing the occurrence of waste, fraud, and abuse.
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