RECOVERY ACTION PLAN
The following goals, strategies and actions represent the City of Henderson’s plan for recovery from the
COVID-19 Pandemic for the coming weeks, months, and years ahead. Together, we can build a better and
brighter future for all.
RSF 1: COMMUNITY PLANNING & CAPACITY BUILDING
Build capacity and community resources to expedite the recovery effort.
COLOR KEY: STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PROVISIONAL
1.1 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: Build capacit y to respond to future
disasters , including an After Action Repor t LEAD/SUPPORT
TIMEFRAME
0-3 Months ;
3+ Months
1.1a Assess ongoing needs in the community and develop a contingency
plan for redeployment of staff and volunteers CDS (L), HR (S), P&R (S) 0-3 Months
1.1b Continue hosting the City of Henderson’s Reopening Committee
meetings to monitor potential setbacks and adapt accordingly HR (L), CMO (S) 0-3 Months
1.1c Increase community awareness regarding all hazards CMO-EM (L), Fire (S), PIO
(S) 3+ Months
1.1d Develop an After Action Report specific to the COVID-19 emergency
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response efforts
CMO-EM (L), Fire (S), All
Departments (S) 3+ Months
1.1e Provide local community organizations with virtual meeting assistance
so they can continue serving the needs of Henderson residents CDS (L), P&R (S), IT (S) 0-3 Months
1.2
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: Advocate for funding, policies , and
priorities at the federal, state, and regional levels as it relates
to the recover y eff or t
LEAD/SUPPORT
TIMEFRAME
0-3 Months ;
3+ Months
1.2a
Continue to work with our congressional delegation, state legislature,
and regional partners to respond to the needs of Henderson residents,
businesses, non-profits, and faith-based organizations
GPA (L), All Departments (S) 3+ Months
1.2b Advocate for funding that is specifically directed to local governments
and inform how funds are distributed GPA (L), All Departments (S) 0-3 Months
1.2c
Create a strategy and assign staff to seek opportunities for recovery
related to the COVID-19 response for the 2021 State Legislative
session
GPA (L) 0-3 Months
1.2d
Advocate for swift distribution of Southern Nevada Public Lands
Management Act funds as a strategy to support recovery and create
local employment opportunities
GPA (L), CDS (S), P&R (S) 0-3 Months
1.3
COMMUNICATION: Maintain and update ongoing
communications strategy to keep the public informed and to
generate interest and conf idence in the recover y eff or t
LEAD/SUPPORT
TIMEFRAME
0-3 Months ;
3+ Months
1.3a
Continue to provide a dedicated telephone information line specifically
to answer COVID-19-related questions and monitor for emerging
issues
PIO (L), CCO (S), GPA (S),
Fire (S), CMO-EM (S) 0-3 Months
1.3b
Compile and provide information on tools and resources available to
the community during the recovery process, especially for vulnerable
populations
PIO (L), All Departments (S) 0-3 Months
1.3c Share and promote positive messaging regarding the recovery
process on all media platforms and monitor for emerging issues PIO (L), All Departments (S) 0-3 Months
1.3d Execute issue-specific communication strategies to reach identified
target audiences
PIO (L), All Departments (S),
Community Partners (S) 0-3 Months