TANF Disaster Preparedness & Response Playbook

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) and the Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR) are pleased to announce the release of the state TANF Disaster Preparedness and Response Playbook. This playbook builds upon OFA’s resources and podcast series for TANF preparedness and response to disasters.

In response to recent major disasters, OFA and OHSEPR collaborated on the development of this playbook to identify TANF and disaster human services resources that might be provided to vulnerable families impacted by disasters. This playbook also aims to increase understanding of OFA’s programmatic authorities related to emergency preparedness and response. The playbook aligns with current TANF program authorities as identified in the ACF Emergency and Disaster Waivers and Flexibilities document. The recommendations align with priority action areas identified in the Emergency Playbook for Federal Human Services Programs.

The TANF Disaster Preparedness and Response Playbook provides high-level recommendations and strategies that state TANF administrators can implement to support families impacted by disasters. OFA and OHSEPR encourage TANF administrators to review the playbook and submit any questions to their regional program offices!