Disaster Recovery Operations

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Recovery in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters is directly related to the availability of local resources and the infrastructure and operational ability to deliver assistance from outside the affected region. RAND researchers have helped governments, militaries, and private organizations organize recovery operations during disasters, learn from past experience, and prepare for future disasters.

Research conducted by: RAND Health; RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment; RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Arroyo Center; RAND Gulf States Policy Institute

News Releases (16)

High Rates of Household Breakups Occurred Following Hurricane Katrina — May 23, 2011

The composition of households in New Orleans made the city's families more vulnerable to breakup during the chaos that followed Hurricane Katrina.

More Support Needed to Integrate Nongovernmental Agencies in Human Recovery from Disasters — Sep 23, 2009

The valuable roles that nongovernmental organizations can play in helping communities recover from disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are not well-defined in federal, state or local policies. Changing emergency planning rules to make nongovernmental organizations a key component of recovery efforts could get them involved earlier and speed the full recovery of communities after disaster strikes.

RAND Gulf States to Conduct Further Study of New Orleans Residents Displaced by Hurricane Katrina — Jul 16, 2009

Researchers from the RAND Corporation have launched an in-depth study of people who lived in New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to gain a better understanding of how they were affected by the hurricane and its aftermath.

Long, Unpredictable Delays Found in Louisiana ‘The Road Home’ Grants to Homeowners — May 27, 2008

Louisiana homeowners who sought federally-funded grants through “The Road Home” program for homes damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had to wait more than eight months on average to receive grants.

RAND Gulf States Policy Institute Awards Grants for Regional Policy Research — Dec 17, 2007

The RAND Gulf States Policy Institute has awarded $466,748 in grants to support four research projects on topics that will stimulate evidence-based policy direction for the Gulf States region.

RAND Study Recommends Public-Private Partnership and Strategic Approach to Redeveloping New Orleans' Economy — Nov 28, 2007

New Orleans should craft a comprehensive economic redevelopment plan that combines public- and private-sector funding with a centralized structure.

Schools Not Sustaining Mental Health Aid to Children Displaced by Hurricane Katrina — Oct 18, 2007

Despite strong initial efforts to support the mental health needs of students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many schools have not been able to fulfill students' mental health needs over the long term.

RAND, REACH-NOLA Partnership Receives $1.2 Million Grant For New Orleans Mental Health Project — Oct 2, 2007

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded the RAND Corporation a $1.2 million grant for a two-year project to help develop improved, culturally appropriate mental health services in New Orleans.

Repair and Replacement of Affordable Housing Lags in Mississippi's Post-Katrina Recovery — Sep 27, 2007

Affordable housing recovery in three coastal counties in Mississippi heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina lags behind the pace of the rest of the housing market in the region.

LRA Contracts with Nationally Recognized Firm to Conduct Independent Review of Road Home Operations — Aug 24, 2007

Through a contract executed by the LRA, the RAND Corporation will begin working on the ground in Louisiana over the next 7-10 days to conduct an 'in-flight' review that will result in recommendations to assure that applicants to the Road Home homeowner assistance program.

RAND Study Says Hurricane Katrina Response Shows Need to Tailor Some National Guard Units for Disaster Work — Jun 4, 2007

The U.S. Army should change the way it plans for domestic emergencies — both natural disasters and terrorist attacks — to better support state and local first responders, according to a RAND Corporation report issued today.

Governor Barbour Announces Project to Extend Study of Gulf Coast Housing Needs — Oct 24, 2006

October 24, 2006 News Release: Governor Barbour Announces Project to Extend Study of Gulf Coast Housing Needs.

RAND Report Stresses Importance of Advanced Planning for Flood Recovery — Oct 23, 2006

October 23, 2006 News Release: RAND Report Stresses Importance of Advanced Planning for Flood Recovery.

RAND Report Says Action Needed to Speed Rebuilding of Affordable Housing in Hurricane-Damaged Mississippi — Jun 8, 2006

June 8, 2006 News Release: RAND Report Says Action Needed to Speed Rebuilding of Affordable Housing in Hurricane-Damaged Mississippi.

RAND Study Proposes Guidelines to Better Protect Emergency Responders at Large Building Collapses — Apr 24, 2006

April 24, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Proposes Guidelines to Better Protect Emergency Responders at Large Building Collapses

RAND Study Estimates New Orleans Population to Climb to About 272,000 in 2008 — Mar 15, 2006

RAND news release: RAND Study Estimates New Orleans Population to Climb to About 272,000 in 2008

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