Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Survey
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
04/28/2023
04/13/2022
FEMA altered the methodology to include random digit dialing. The agency will comparing the two methods of data collection in line with the previous TOC before the next submission.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2023
3,120
0
6,120
650
0
740
0
0
0
The economic and human toll of major disasters in the United States is increasing and historically underserved communities are disproportionately impacted. Poverty, race, limited English proficiency, age, and other demographic, cultural, and socio-economic variables can significantly inhibit peopleâs ability to take steps to prepare. To reverse this trend, emergency managers must ensure historically undeserved communities receive critical information that helps each person take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities. To achieve equity in opportunities to prepare for disasters, FEMA proposes a series of qualitative focus groups, cognitive interviews, and targeted surveys to better understand individual experiences within historically underserved communities during recent disasters. FEMA Form FF-008-FY-21-112 (formerly FEMA Form 519-0-54) is a combined instrument that contains the script and question bank for conducting the focus groups, cognitive interviews, and surveys.
US Code:
42 USC 5195-5195(a)
Name of Law: Stafford Act, Title VI, Emergency Preparedness
The program decrease in burden hours due to reduction in (a) the number of respondents for focus groups and cognitive testing, and (b) the number of screener questions for focus groups and cognitive testing formats.
The difference in burden costs is a combination of reduced burden hours and changes in wage rates.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research (Cognitive Interview Screener)