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• Articulate the Process for Community Engagement and Decision-Making. Develop a plan for ongoing community engagement. Spell out the process for how decisions are made now and what is the process going forward to be more inclusive prior to long- term decisions being made. o The first update shall include the following: a robust stakeholder meeting list; timing of community touch points, engagement format and meeting size; a precise narrative around the current decision making process; a thorough definition of the role each level of government plays, where the Administration and County Council factor in, how and when the community is able to participate, and how and when natural and cultural resources are being considered and elevated; and a supplemental visual graphic, such as a flow chart, that illustrates the entire decision making process. • Implement Case Management. Establish a case management program to identify unmet needs and connect households to resources to resolve issues. Harness data to understand gaps and position long-term decision making. o The first update shall include a list of individuals contracted to manage the $1.7 million FEMA Case Management grant; the vendor awarded the case management contract; details of contractor's scope of work; and status of merging the various case management databases into one system. • Manage Development of the Comprehensive Recovery Plan. Ensure timely completion of a Comprehensive Recovery Plan that guides long-term strategy, policy, and investment, to create a more resilient, safe, secure, and stable Puna region. o The first update shall include a list of all components that make up the Comprehensive Recovery Plan; individuals and organizations working on the long-range plan; an overview of scope of work and anticipated end product; summary of work completed to date; and planned community touch points to inform plan development. • Initiate Plans for Federally-Funded Actions. Be ready to deliver an Action Plan that meets Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements as soon as the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) federal register is issued. Begin prioritizing projects and developing proposals to be submitted to the Economic Development Administration's Disaster Recovery Grants Program. o The first update shall include an overview of the process and status of developing the CDBG-DR Action Plan; clear description of internal policies and processes for grants management should HUD decide to award CDBG-DR funds directly to the County; a summary of EDA's 2019 Disaster Supplemental Appropriation funding opportunity; status of defining and prioritizing recovery activities that are consistent with Department of Commerce Disaster Recovery Investment Priorities and align with the County's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS); • Develop a Communication Plan and Shore Up Communication Systems. Develop a communication plan that includes strategic use of website, social media, and other appropriate means of pushing out and gathering information during natural disasters and recovery periods. Stand-up a multi-media communications system that effectively informs, engages, and listens to a range of target audiences. o The first update shall include a list of all County personnel and contractors involved with recovery related communication; and a detailed summary of tools utilized and activities underway to support communication and outreach. Interim Recovery Strategy 3 August 2019