Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Survey

OMB Control No: 1660-0146	ICR Reference No: 201804-1660-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/28/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/06/2018
Terms of Clearance: The current study proposes to field multiple waves of data collection, some using an RDD telephone design and some using a non-probability online panel. OMB appreciates FEMA’s attempts to identify data collection procedures that may reduce costs and respondent burden. FEMA agrees to provide OMB with a report describing how the results from the two methods of data collection compare, and on the costs and benefits associated with the different methods within 2 years of clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,120	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	740	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Through improved understanding of the relationship between an individual's preparedness knowledge, actions, and perception and self-efficacy, FEMA will be able to draw some conclusions as to how these factors contribute to and/or hinder life-saving responses and short and long-term recovery, with a focus on historically underserved communities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 5195-5195(a) Name of Law: Stafford Act, Title VI, Emergency Preparedness

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 6611	02/14/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 22701	05/16/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title Form No. Form Name Adult Public - Cognitive Interview FEMA Form 519-0-54 (Script) Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Adult Public - Survey (Script) FEMA Form 519-0-54 (Script) Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Adult Public - Focus Group Participant FEMA Form 519-0-54 (Script) Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Adult Public - Focus Group Screener FEMA Form 519-0-54 (Script) Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research Adult Public - Cognitive Interview Screener FEMA Form 519-0-54 (Script) Post Disaster Survivor Preparedness Research

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,120	0	0	6,120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	740	0	0	740	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The previously approved burden hours were 0 as this is a new collection; there are no changes.Therefore, the burden hours are positive program changes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $186,573

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Millicent Brown 202 646-2814 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 06/06/2018

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