Guidance to state and local governments and other federally assisted recipients engaged in emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery, activities on compliance with title VI of the civil rights act of 1964

The purpose of this guidance is to help the target audience ensure that all members of the community affected by disasters do not face unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This guidance provides an overview of the application of Title VI in emergency and disaster management, and examples of promising practices to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin. Furthermore, there are useful resources that may assist recipients of federal financial assistance to understand their broader civil rights obligations:

• Tips and Tools for Reaching Limited English Proficient Communities in Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, and 
• A Checklist for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance.