State Disaster Recovery Coordinator (SDRC)

State Disaster Recovery Coordinator (SDRC)

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Build the capacity to align state resources, support local governments, and oversee multi-jurisdiction recovery operations. You’ll learn how to bridge state and local priorities and drive recovery outcomes at scale.

Course Content

Establishing the State Recovery Function
11 Topics
1 Quiz
Structuring State-Level Coordination Systems
14 Topics
2 Quizzes
Running Effective Statewide Recovery Coordination Meetings
Aligning State RSFs with Local Recovery Structures
Maximizing RSFs to Drive Action, Not Just Communication
Keeping Recovery Efforts Consistent During Leadership Changes
Onboarding and Training State Agency Partners in Recovery Principles
Onboarding State Agency Partners
Defining Effective State-Level Recovery Coordination Structures
Adapting Coordination Structures Throughout Multi-Year Recoveries
Setting Up Effective Cross-Jurisdictional Coordination Structures
Monitoring Recovery Across Jurisdictions to Avoid Duplication and Gaps
Balancing Equity, Speed, and Visibility in Regional Recovery
Equity, Speed, Visibility
Local Funding, Assistance, and Technical Support
15 Topics
2 Quizzes
Clarifying What Local Recovery Leaders Need Most from the State
Assessing Local Capacity Before Providing State Recovery Support
Customizing State Support Based on Local Size, Type, and Preparedness
Gathering Actionable Feedback from Local Recovery Leaders
Bundling State Technical Assistance, Staffing, and Funding Effectively
Coordinating State Funding Offers Before Engaging Local Partners
Private and Philanthropic Partnerships
Preventing State Support Overload: The Costs of Uncoordinated Offers
Setting Up an Effective Centralized Coordination Process
Vetting State Support Offers Before Reaching Local Partners
Training State Agencies for Coordinated Local Outreach
Leveraging Admin Funds to Build Strategic, Long-Term Capacity
Funding Local Recovery Positions Without Creating Dependency
Evaluating State Deployments
State-Level Recovery Planning and Strategy
15 Topics
2 Quizzes
Core Components of a State Recovery Plan: What to Include and Exclude
Keeping Your State Recovery Plan Relevant and Actionable
Communicating Your State Recovery Plan to Partners and Officials
Streamlining Alignment of State, Local, and Federal Recovery Plans
Coordinating Effective Strategies in Multi-County and Tribal Disasters
Multi-County Tribal Strategy
Matching State Recovery Projects with Optimal Funding Sources
Tracking Project Funding Eligibility, Match, and Timing
Sharing Funding Information Transparently and Preventing Conflict
Embedding Risk Reduction into Recovery Efforts from Day One
Leveraging Recovery as a Platform for Future Mitigation Investment
Balancing Immediate Recovery Actions with Long-Term Resilience Goals
Effective Coordination Among Recovery, Mitigation, and Climate Offices
Coordinating Recovery, Mitigation, Climate
Tracking Recovery Across Jurisdictions
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Defining Effective State-Level Recovery Tracking Systems
Developing KPIs to Drive State-Level Recovery Leadership
Communicating Challenges and Successes Transparently to Maintain Trust
Transparent Challenges and Successes
State-Level Recovery Communications
13 Topics
2 Quizzes
Equipping Local Partners to Communicate
Communicating Difficult News Clearly to Sustain Trust and Support
Creating a Clear and Accessible Statewide Recovery Information Hub
Resetting Public Expectations