Economic Recovery & Resilience Resources

New Tools

EDA and FEMA in September 2022 released a new tool, the CEDS and Hazard Mitigation Plan Alignment Guide, to help link economic development and hazard mitigation plans and priorities. Learn more about the CEDS and Hazard Mitigation Plan Alignment Guide. Download the full CEDS and Hazard Mitigation Plan Alignment Guide. (PDF) Please also see EDA’s new Climate Resilience guidance for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy planning.

EDA completed its 5-year Economic Recovery mission for Hurricane Maria in December 2022. Among its activities, EDA supported a new Laborshed study (PDF) for USVI, helping the islands build its workforce for jobs of today and the future.

EDA-Supported Disaster Recovery Tools

EDA Disaster Resilience and Recovery Reports

Data, Tools, and Resources

Strategic Considerations, Specific Industry Sectors

Industry Sector-Specific Considerations