FEMA has published Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials and Leaders, a first of its kind framework to help rebuild communities in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable manner. (144 pp). November 2023.

NOTE: We are having trouble with the newest version URL Finally, this one seems to work:

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_rr-508_EquityGuide_20231108_508Final.pdf

This document provides guidance for local leaders and officials to understand, prepare for and execute their leadership responsibilities to promote equity, create accountability, establish an inclusive recovery planning process and recover from disasters while rebuilding long-lasting inclusivity.