The Importance of Digital Inclusion in Disaster Recovery: A Response to Climate Change

From communities in Appalachia and Florida to the Hawaiian Islands, no part of the US is untouched by the increased climate-related disasters we’ve seen in the past few years. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating and publishing a disaster response framework, and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance submitted comments to advocate for stronger integration of digital inclusion activities into post-disaster efforts. NDIA's key recommendations fall under five main categories:

1. Emergency Internet Access
2. Device Distribution
3. Digital Skills and Support
4. Online Access to Resources and Services
5. Equitable Funding and Policies