A Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) is a cooperative body made up of representatives from community faith-based groups, local organizations, and other organizations who work together to assist individuals and families as they recover from a disaster. Each LTRC is unique and reflects local needs, available resources, cultural diversity, leadership style, and community support. LTRCs can use the state’s Disaster Assistance Repair Program. This funding allows those committees to withdraw up to $250,000 to purchase building materials only. The LTRC’s are responsible for labor. DARP funds are only available after an event when federal assistance in not available.
LONG-TERM RECOVERY COMMITTEES
A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF LONG-TERM RECOVERY COMMITTEES (LTRC)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
To identify and assist with the recovery efforts of a disaster-stricken community and its survivors.
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN FORMING AN LTRC?
Create a mission statement that includes the overall goal for recovery and provides a framework for overall decision-making.
WHO MAKES UP THE COMMITTEE?
Multiple sub-committees including: executive, steering, finance, case-management, volunteer management and construction committees.
HOW DOES AN LTRC HANDLE GRANTS & DONATIONS?
After the committee is formed, it identifies a 501c3 non-profit organization to handle state grant monies and donations.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN LTRC?
Survivors will have access to resources such as volunteer groups on a local level. Building materials are provided through the State's Disaster Assistance Repair Program (DARP) following a disaster.
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