Economic Recovery Support Function

The Economic Recovery Support Function (ERSF), led by the Economic Development Administration (or similar state/local entities, depending on the jurisdiction) under the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), facilitates sustainable post-disaster economic recovery. It leverages Federal and private sector resources to rebuild businesses, restore employment, and strengthen economic resilience for communities.

The Economic RSF supports 1) the assessment of economic disaster impacts, 2) the colection of economic development priorities among local stakeholders, 3) the coordination of economic recovery resources that support long-term economic recovery, and 4) coordinating information sharing and communication and colaboration between jurisdictions and tribal communities in their efforts to develop a multidimensional strategy capable of supporting economic recovery and enhancing community resiliency. Examples of activities the Economic RSF can support during a community’s long-term recovery efforts include: 

• Development of local private sector-workforce development engagement strategies. 

• Identify available economic baseline data related to a community’s economic profile; highlight any critical gaps/uncertainties in economic activity or stability. 

• Help identify funding, additional services, and sources of support to facilitate economic recovery.