Sandy Rebuilding Task Force (E.O. 13632)

Summary

Establishes a special group to manage the federal government's long-term plan for rebuilding areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, focusing on future safety.

What problem does this solve?

Hurricane Sandy caused huge damage to homes, businesses, and power systems, and the recovery was too big for any single group to handle. This order creates a powerful task force to bring together many government agencies to work on a single, smart rebuilding plan.

What does this order do?

Creates the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force

Establishes a new group, led by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to manage the federal government's long-term rebuilding efforts in the areas affected by the storm.

Defines the task force's main jobs

Outlines the group's responsibilities, which include removing roadblocks to rebuilding, planning for stronger infrastructure, helping the economy, and getting people back into safe homes.

Requires a formal rebuilding strategy

Directs the task force to create a detailed Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy. This plan must include long-term goals and actions for federal, state, and local governments.

Includes many government agencies

Specifies that the task force will include leaders from over 20 federal departments and offices, such as the Departments of Transportation, Energy, and Homeland Security.

Establishes an advisory group

Allows the task force chair to create an advisory group made up of elected state, local, and tribal officials from the affected areas to provide advice and input.

Sets a time limit for the task force

States that the task force will end its work 60 days after its rebuilding plan is finished. After that, FEMA and other agencies will continue the coordination efforts.

Who does this affect?

Residents of areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy
State, local, and tribal governments in the Northeast
Federal agencies involved in disaster recovery

What is the real world impact?

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Centralizes federal recovery efforts

Combines the power of many different government departments into one group. This ensures everyone is working together on the same goals to help the region recover from the storm.

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Promotes resilient rebuilding

Focuses on not just replacing what was lost, but rebuilding in a smarter way. This includes strengthening buildings, transportation, and power systems to better withstand future storms and climate risks.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately and sets several deadlines for the new task force.

Rebuilding Strategy Deadline

The task force must present its Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy within 180 days of its first meeting.

Task Force Termination

The task force will officially end 60 days after its rebuilding strategy is completed.