Hawaii Emergency Management Agency has defined seven Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) to organize state agencies during long-term disaster recovery. The framework covers infrastructure, housing, economy, health, and social services — relevant to ongoing Lahaina wildfire recovery efforts.
- RSFs are coordination structures activated during recovery phases, not during active disaster response.
- The Housing RSF aims to restore, rebuild, and expand access to safe and affordable housing after disasters.
- The Economic RSF focuses on restoring business functions, supporting displaced workers, and promoting long-term economic diversification.
- The Recovery Planning & Capacity Building RSF is designed to accelerate permitting and entitlement processes — a key concern for Lahaina rebuild efforts.
- The Infrastructure Systems RSF coordinates statewide decision-making to restore critical services and accelerate long-term rebuilding.
Source: Hawaii
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