The National Response Framework: A Cross-Case Analysis
Abstract
The President approved the National Response Framework (NRF) in January 2008 to serve as the nation's overarching document guiding the Federal Government's management of all-hazards response. The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of the NRF and identify any transcending capability gaps and performance shortfalls in the Framework. Addressing these gaps and shortfalls may lead to greater government efficiencies in future disaster response efforts. Research seeks to answer the following question: How has the NRF performed in guiding emergency response actions in major natural disasters? The following recent major disasters serve as backdrops to help assess the performance of the NRF: (1) Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (April-June 2011), (2) Colorado High Park and Waldo Canyon Wildfires (June-July 2012), and (3) Hurricane Sandy (October-November 2012). This multiple case study reports findings across 14 common disaster response capabilities, identifies transcending deficiencies across multiple states, and recommends new areas of emphasis and strategies to integrate the NRF into the National Preparedness System. The NRF proved to be moderately successful in guiding the delivery of response core capabilities in the aforementioned disasters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA611764
Entities
People
- Michael S. Dipace
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College