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| ARF- 3673 |
Regular Agenda Item 3. C.
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| Regular BOS Meeting |
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| Information |
| Request/Subject |
| Arizona Department of Emergency Management 2016 Application for Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds |
| Background Information |
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program will provide a total of over $350 million to qualified and successful governmental agency applicants which are chosen to build and sustain core capabilities across the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission areas to bolster emergency preparedness for all hazards at all levels of government. Applications are due no later than April 24, 2016.
Under the Stafford Act, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is authorized to make grants to bolster emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States. The federal government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, guidance and assistance so that a comprehensive emergency preparedness system exists for all hazards and for all levels of government.
If this grant is awarded to Gila County, it will be used primarily to staff Emergency Management with personnel working to plan, prepare and respond to all emergencies in order to reduce the loss of life and property. Gila County coordinates response and recovery activities through implementation of emergency response plans during and after emergencies.
This year's priorities include: 1) completing the update of the northern and southern Gila County wildfire protection plans; 2) developing a tactical interoperability plan; 3) updating the emergency operations plan; 4) beginning the process of stakeholder engagement toward COOP (Continuity of Operations Programs); 5) rebuilding our communication systems and processes for emergencies; and, 6) selecting, purchasing and implementing a community wide mass notification system. |
| Evaluation |
If awarded, these grant funds will be used primarily to staff Emergency Management with personnel working to plan, prepare and respond to all emergencies in order to reduce the loss of life and property. Gila County coordinates response and recovery activities through implementation of emergency response plans during and after emergencies.
This year's priorities include: 1) completing the update of the Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2) further developing the tactical interoperability plan, 3) continuing the process of stakeholder engagement towards a Continuity of Operations Plan, and 4) continued implementation of the Everbridge community wide mass notification system. |
| Conclusion |
| If grant funds are awarded as a result of this application, it will allow the Gila County Division of Health and Emergency Services additional funding to improve its response and recovery activities through implementation of emergency response plans, communications and emergency operations center coordination during and after emergencies. |
| Recommendation |
| It is the recommendation of the Health and Emergency Services Division Director that the Board of Supervisors approve our application for the Arizona Department of Emergency Management Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $190,000 with a General Fund match of $110,000 and a soft match of volunteer hours of $80,000 for the period of 10/1/16 to 9/30/17. |
| Suggested Motion |
| Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the electronic submittal of the Arizona Department of Emergency Management 2016 Application for Emergency Management Performance grant funds in the amount of $190,000 with a General Fund match of $110,000 and a soft match of volunteer hours of $80,000 for the period of October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017, which, if approved, will enable the Health and Emergency Services Division to continue to provide and improve its response and recovery activities through implementation of emergency response plans, communications, and emergency operations center coordination during and after emergencies. (Michael O'Driscoll) |
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