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National Disaster Recovery FrameworkTRIBAL GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDED ROLES AND ACTIVITIES.TRIBAL GOVERNMENT PRE-DISASTER CHECKLIST.• Enhance cooperation and partnerships with local and State governments.• Lead Tribal pre-disaster recovery and mitigation planning efforts to include Continuity ofGovernment (C O G) and Continuity of Operations (C O O P).• Preserve and protect cultural resources, sacred sites and traditional lands.• Integrate the needs of individuals having functional needs into all planning efforts.• Develop a Tribal disaster hazard mitigation plan.• Facilitate communication between the Tribal government and U.S. Government byinforming the latter of cultural differences, Tribal distinctions and best means forcommunicating within the Tribal hierarchy and reaching underserved populations.• Prepare a pre-disaster plan that outlines responsibilities, allows for the creation of aTribal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (TDRC) position or equivalent and includes anorganizational structure to manage recovery assistance application and allocation.• Encourage individuals and families to prepare for their recovery.• Establish agreements and mechanisms to address surge capacity needs.• Institute mechanisms for immediate post-disaster damage assessments (i.e., traincommunity residents and business owners, recruit PDA volunteers, expand on Citizen Corpsefforts) and develop a routine process for informing Federal officials about disaster impacts.• Develop and aid enforcement of building and accessibility codes and land use standards,which can reduce vulnerability to future disasters.• Form a Tribal-led Disaster Housing Task Force to develop a disaster housing strategy thatoutlines potential approaches in response to specific disasters.Table 34.APPENDICESPage 95