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CHAPTERNational DisasterRecovery Framework6. RECOVERY ROLES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES.Successful recovery depends on all recoverystakeholders having a clear understandingof pre- and post-disaster roles andresponsibilities (Figure 2). In keepingwith the National Disaster Recovery Framework(NDRF) principles, clearly defined roles andresponsibilities are a foundation for unity ofeffort among all recovery partners to jointlyidentify opportunities, foster partnershipsand optimize resources.INDIVIDUALS ANDHOUSEHOLDS.Individuals and families need to plan andbe prepared to sustain themselves in theimmediate aftermath of a disaster. Thosewho prepare reduce personal stress, andthey enhance their ability to undertake theirown recovery and shape the future of theircommunity’s recovery.The extent to which individuals and familiesadequately prepare for disasters has animpact on the success of the recovery. Thisincludes carrying adequate insurance andmaintaining essential levels of supplies, suchas medication, food and water. Resourcesto help individuals and families prepare areavailable through websites and publicationsof various organizations that are active indisasters, including local, State, Tribal andFederal agencies. Maintaining awareness ofpublic information on the recovery processhelps to eliminate confusion and uncertainty.Recommended roles and activities ofindividuals and families are detailed inAppendix B.PRIVATE SECTOR – BUSINESSCOMMUNITY AND CRITICALINFRASTRUCTURE OWNERSAND OPERATORS.The private sector plays a critical role inestablishing public confidence immediatelyafter a disaster. When the private sector isoperational, the community recovers morequickly by retaining and providing jobsand a stable tax base. If local leadership andthe business community work togetherpre-disaster and develop a conceptualrecovery plan, the public is more likely to beoptimistic about the community’s ability torecover post-disaster.Additionally, the private-sector owns andoperates the vast majority of the Nation’scritical infrastructure, such as electric power,financial and telecommunications systems.These entities play a major role in therecovery of a community or region asa whole.RECOVERY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPage 19