Disaster Case Managers (DCMs) are skilled professionals who support survivors in assessing their situation, developing a recovery plan, and connecting with essential resources. They understand that true recovery extends beyond rebuilding structures and restoring services. A successful recovery is achieved when individuals and families can rebound from their losses and maintain their physical, social, and economic well-being.

This team is responsible for overseeing the repair and reconstruction of homes, ensuring they are safe, sanitary, secure, and fully functional. Construction Management ensures that all work is conducted efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner, while strictly adhering to code requirements.

Volunteer service plays a crucial role in disaster recovery. This committee ensures that survivors needs are thoughtfully matched with volunteers skills, considering timing, required expertise, and available resources. The team is responsible for guiding individuals and groups in preparing for and successfully completing their projects, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of survivors.

Accurate and timely information is crucial for effective recovery. This team leverages multiple communication channels to reach survivors and communities in times of need. Additionally, they craft compelling narratives to engage donors and volunteers, inspiring them to contribute toward meeting critical needs.

Managing donations is a key component in disaster recovery. Effectively securing and managing funds, donated supplies, and in-kind services ensures a more efficient recovery process and sustains the work of the LTRG until all needs are fully met.

Recognizing the vital role of a healthy physical environment, this committee is dedicated to restoring land and water to sustain life and preserve the natural beauty of our area. Efforts to repair and conserve natural resources will not only enhance the ecosystem but also help prevent future damage and restore our tourist industry.

Our distressed county is made stronger when small businesses are successful. This committee will assist small business owners to meet their unique needs so they can be successful.

Assessing and addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of survivors and their communities fosters resilience and instills hope, aiding psychological recovery and a return to adaptive functioning. This team provides a broad range of evidence-based services designed to offer comfort and support throughout all phases of the disaster cycle, including referrals to licensed professionals when a higher level of care is needed.

Understanding that both needs and the ability to address them vary in every situation, this committee is dedicated to bridging gaps and ensuring that overlooked needs are met. Successful efforts here will ensure that all individuals, families, and communities affected by the disaster will have an opportunity to recover.