Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

This document is a Substantial Amendment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan. The plan outlines the proposed use of CDBG-DR funding for long-term recovery and economic revitalization efforts following the 2011 Presidentially Declared Disasters. The strategic focus areas include housing repair, rehabilitation, buyouts, and new housing production; economic development to stimulate business and build resiliency; infrastructure improvements; and planning and administrative services. The amendment, dated March 24, 2014, details adjustments to initial allocations and project scopes to align with updated community needs, with an anticipation of expending funds within a five-year timeframe to support disaster survivors, businesses, and communities.

This Performance Report outlines the activities and progress of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Action Plan for Disaster Recovery. The plan details the proposed use and distribution of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to address long-term recovery needs, restoration of housing and infrastructure, and economic revitalization in areas impacted by 2011 presidential disaster declarations. Key focus areas include housing assistance, economic development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and planning and administrative services, with an emphasis on mitigating future damages and coordinating resources.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Action Plan details the proposed utilization of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for disaster recovery following severe weather events in 2011. This plan outlines strategies for long-term recovery and the restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic vitality. Key focus areas include comprehensive housing assistance (repair, rehabilitation, buyouts, and new construction), economic development initiatives for business stimulus and resiliency, infrastructure projects (both FEMA eligible and non-FEMA), and dedicated planning and services. The overarching objective is to effectively distribute funds to support disaster survivors, businesses, and communities in their recovery efforts.

This Action Plan for Disaster Recovery outlines the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The plan addresses disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization following severe weather events in 2011. Key focus areas include unmet needs in housing (repair, rehabilitation, buyouts, new production), economic development (business stimulus and resiliency), infrastructure (projects related to roads, water, sewer, drainage, and public facilities), and associated planning and services. The intended outcomes involve mitigating losses, fostering recovery for disaster survivors and businesses, and rebuilding communities over the long term.

This Action Plan Substantial Amendment details the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's strategy for allocating Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to address unmet needs from the 2011 storm events. It focuses on several key areas, including housing repair, reconstruction, and elevation; a buyout program for flood-prone properties; the development of multifamily rental housing; and critical infrastructure restoration. The plan aims to facilitate long-term recovery, create resilient communities, and ensure responsible management of federal disaster relief funds.