FEMA Request for Information Post-trauma Disaster Care
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYINCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION(ISS70)WASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on post-trauma disaster case management barriers, best practices, and innovations. The objective of this RFI is to assess the marketplace's capabilities to provide turnkey congregate sheltering services and to inform potential future enhancements to FEMA's Disaster Case Management (DCM) program, which supports state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in assisting disaster survivors. This initiative is crucial for improving the efficiency and accessibility of disaster recovery services, ensuring that all survivors receive the necessary support regardless of their background. Interested parties can direct their inquiries to Isaac Chapple at Isaac.Chapple@fema.dhs.gov or Edward Rudd at Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov, with no specific funding amount or contract award anticipated at this time.

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    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify barriers, best practices, and innovative solutions related to post-trauma disaster case management. This RFI serves to gather market insights and capabilities regarding turnkey congregate sheltering services, as no contract will be awarded at this time. FEMA’s Disaster Case Management (DCM) program assists state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in providing support services to disaster survivors, emphasizing effective service delivery and community integration. The document outlines FEMA’s objectives to enhance DCM efficiency, empower local partners, and ensure accessibility for all survivors. Respondents are asked about their organizational capabilities, barriers to entry, best practices in service delivery, and innovative tools utilized in the industry. The RFI format specifies a structured response to ensure comprehensive feedback. The initiative demonstrates FEMA's commitment to optimizing disaster recovery efforts through improved case management frameworks and stakeholder collaboration.
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