The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION GRANTS WORKSHOP HOW TO FIND THE GRANTS HOW TO GET THE GRANTS HOW TO KEEP THE MONEY

PART ONE: HOW TO FIND THE GRANTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section GRANTS, GRANTS AND MORE GRANTS CFDA – CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE FEMA – FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION DEFINED THE LONG TERM OR SUSTAINED ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE RISK AND LOSSES, TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY, FROM NATURAL HAZARDS AND THEIR EFFECTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FUNDING YOUR PROJECTS THROUGH GRANTS IS A MULTIFACETED PROCESS REQUIRING THE: IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR PROJECT SPECIFICS IDENTIFICATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY IDENTIFICATION OF THE COST SHARE SOURCE AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section CFDA IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS HMGP PDM RFC FMA SRL97-110

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAMS FLOOD MITIGATION: FMA - FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE RFC – REPETITIVE FLOOD CLAIMS SRL – SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS ALL HAZARD MITIGATION: PDM – PRE DISASTER MITIGATION HMGP – HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAMS FLOOD MITIGATION GRANTS : FMA, RFC, and SRL NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT (NFIA) FMA – section 1366, 42 U. S. C. 4104c RFC – section U. S. C SRL – section 1361A, 42 U. S. C 4102a

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAMS ALL HAZARD MITIGATION GRANTS: PDM AND HMGP ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT PDM – section 203, 42 U. S. C HMGP – section 404, 42 U. S. C. 5170c

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section THE ANNUAL NON DISASTER GRANTS

Similarities 1. Annual congressional allocations 2. Applications are submitted under the e-grants system and are programmatically managed under the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance guidance, 3. Are operated under the same timeline: Guidance release – June (ish) Application Deadline October to November Selection - following Spring (March to May)

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The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FMA - FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE MANAGED BY THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD 75/25 FEDERAL/LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FLOOD PLANNING, ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, AND SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FMA AVERAGE ALLOCATION OF $2.3 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR STATE WIDE LIMITS AWARDS TO $10 MILLION PER STATE AGENCY AND $3.3 MILLION PER COMMUNITY OVER 5 YEARS PLANNING GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO $50 THOUSAND OVER 5 YEARS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FMA STATE AGENCIES FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES LOCAL JURISDICTIONS ELIGIBLE SUB-APPLICANTS 1.CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE NFIP AND NOT WITHDRAWN OR SUSPENDED 2.WITH A FEMA APPROVED MITIGATION PLAN

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Mr. Gilbert Ward Federal and State Grant Coordinator Texas Water Development Board Website: TWDB POINT OF CONTACT:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FMA POINT OF CONTACT: Mr. Ivan Ortiz Texas Water Development Board

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL – SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS MANAGED BY THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD 75/25 FEDERAL/LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FLOOD SRL ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, AND SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS ALLOWS MITIGATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL STATE AGENCIES FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES LOCAL JURISDICTION ELIGIBLE SUB-APPLICANTS 1.CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE NFIP AND NOT WITHDRAWN OR SUSPENDED 2.WITH A FEMA APPROVED MITIGATION PLAN

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL AVERAGE ALLOCATION OF $80 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR NATIONALLY MITIGATION RECONSTRUCTION IS LIMITED TO $150,000 FEDERAL SHARE PER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IS LIMITED TO 5% OF THE TOTAL PROJECT

SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS (SRL)  3 year performance period  e-grants application  Cost overruns  Management costs  Pre-award costs

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL PROPERTIES ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE FEMA VALIDATED SEVER REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTY LIST AND ARE: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES COVERED BY THE NFIP A. THAT HAVE AT LEAST 4 NFIP CLAIM PAYMENTS FOR BUILDING AND CONTENTS OVER $5,000 EACH OR B. FOR WHICH AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE CLAIMS PAYMENTS FOR THE BUILDING ONLY HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE TOTAL EXCEEDING THE MARKET VALUE OF THE BUILDING FOR BOTH A & B - AT LEAST TWO OF THE ABOVE CLAIMS MUST HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN ANY 10 YEAR PERIOD AND GREATER THAN 10 DAYS APART. SRL

SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS (SRL)  Voluntary program  Declined offers may result in increased insurance premiums  Determination of the proper mitigation action  All offers remain open and available to the property owner if the program and funding are available  Consultation process

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL MITIGATION RECONSTRUCTION: THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IMPROVED, ELEVATED BUILDING ON THE SAME SITE WHERE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND/OR FOUNDATION HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED OR DESTROYED IF TRADITIONAL ELEVATION CANNOT BE IMPLEMENTED

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SRL POINT OF CONTACT: Ms. Kathy Hopkins Tx Water Development Board Website: x.asp

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section RFC REPETITIVE FLOOD CLAIMS MANAGED BY THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $10 MILLION NATIONWIDE ANNUAL ALLOCATION E-GRANTS APPLICATION 75/25 FEDERAL/LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FLOOD ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, AND SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section FUNDS ONLY THE MITIGATION OF STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN A CONMMUNITY THAT CAN NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (FMA) PROGRAM FOR EITHER COST SHARE OR CAPACITY TO MANAGET THE GRANT ACTIVITIES. RFC

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section RFC ELIGIBLE SUB APPLICANTS STATE AGENCIES LOCAL JURISDICTIONS FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE NFIP AND NOT WITHDRAWN OR SUSPENDED NO MITIGATION PLAN REQUIRED!!!!!!

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section SMALL AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITY 3,000 OR FEWER RESIDENTS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (80% OF THE NATIONAL PER CAPITA INCOME) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE THAT EXCEEDS THE NATIONAL RATE BY AT LEAST 1% RFC

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PROPERTIES ON THE NFIP REPETITIVE LOSS LIST WITH A CURRENT FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY TEXAS HAS 25% OF THE PROPERTIES ON THE REPETITIVE LOSS LIST ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, DRY FLOOD- PROOFING OF NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS RFC

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section RFC POINT OF CONTACT: Ms. Mildred Reno Texas Division of Emergency Management Fax

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM - PRE DISASTER MITIGATION MANAGED BY THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $100 MILLION ALLOCATED IN 2009 E-GRANTS APPLICATION 75/25 FEDERAL/LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FLOOD ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, PLANNING GRANTS, AND SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section ELIGIBLE SUB-APPLICANTS: PDM STATE AGENCIES FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES LOCAL JURISDICTIONS WITH: 1. A MITIGATION PLAN 2.A LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED AT THE BASIC LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS 3.NOT SANCTIONED BY THE NFIP

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: ACQUISITIONS, ELEVATIONS, PLANNING GRANTS, RETROFITS, RELOCATIONS, SAFE ROOMS, SMALL DRAINAGE PROJECTS, DRY FLOOD-PROOFING OF NON RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, DRY FLOOD-PROOFING RESIDENTIAL HISTORICAL STRUCTURES, WILDFIRE MITIGATION

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM FUNDING CAPS UP TO $3 MILLION FEDERAL SHARE PER MITIGATION PROJECT 15% OF PDM FUNDING CYCLE IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR ANY APPLICANT (STATE) NO MORE THAN 10% FOR INFORMATION DISSEMINATION NO MORE THAN 5% FOR MANAGEMENT COSTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM SMALL AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES: 3,000 OR FEWER RESIDENTS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (80% OF THE NATIONAL PER CAPITA INCOME) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE THAT EXCEEDS THE NATIONAL RATE BY AT LEAST 1%

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM SELECTION PROCESS: THE STATE PRIORITIZES THE SUB APPLICATIONS AND SUBMITS THEM TO FEMA FEMA SELECTION PANEL MAKES THE FINAL CHOICE OF THOSE PROJECT “SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW”

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PDM POINT OF CONTACT: Ms. Carolyn Sudduth Texas Division of Emergency Management

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section POST DISASTER GRANTS AND PROGRAMS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section POST DISASTER PA - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NRCS – NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE WITH THEIR EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM TDRA – TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFFAIRS HMGP – HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE SUB APPLICANTS STATE LEVEL AGENCIES LOCAL COMMUNITIES INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS PRIVATE NON PROFITS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Only available in the event of a Federal disaster declaration 75 Federal – 25 local split Categories A- Debris removal B- Emergency Protective Measures C- Roads and bridges D- Water Control Facilities E- Buildings and equipment F- Utilities G- Parks, Recreation Facilities, and other items PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section IF YOU ARE DECLARED MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT THE RPA (REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE) WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOUR JURISDICTION IS DECLARED. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Briefings are held in the declared Counties during which FEMA will also schedule the kickoff meeting The second deadline is 60 days from the kickoff meeting – at which time all damages must be identified to FEMA. All permanent work projects must be completed within 18 months. 406 Mitigation – ask for it.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section PA – 406 MITIGATION Max of 100% of the Federal PA cost to repair Funds add-on to PA projects that reduce or eliminate future losses (mitigation) Improved projects Alternate projects Upgrades to meet codes

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section “A facility that has been damaged more than once in a 10 year period by the same type of event and has not had appropriate mitigation measures applied – the Federal share for repair of that facility can be reduced to not less than 25%.” PA – 406 MITIGATION

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Ms. Monique Ortiz Texas Division of Emergency Management Blackberry PA POINT OF CONTACT:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION (EWP) PROGRAM United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP may be available when the following declarations are made: Secretary of Agriculture Declaration of Drought only Presidential Disaster Declaration Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration Local Disaster Declaration by the NRCS State Conservationist

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Request for Assistance A written request within 60 days of the disaster, to the NRCS State Conservationist including: Nature of problem, location and scope Commitment of sponsor to provide: Land rights, Permits, O & M Statement indicating that local funds have either been exhausted or are insufficient to provide adequate relief

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP - NRCS Sponsors can be: Public agency of a State, City, County, Tribal Government, or conservation district

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Assistance Urgent and Compelling Emergency

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Assistance Priorities Sites where there is a serious, but not immediate threat to human life Sites where buildings, utilities, or other important components are threatened Other sites established by the NRCS Chief Modifiers to the above priorities: Endangered Species, Historic Resources, Prime farmland/Protected Wetlands, State listed threatened species, Water quality, Unique wildlife habitat

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP - NRCS NRCS can pay up to 75%/ 25% local Projects must reduce the threats to life and property for more than one person Work must be economically, socially, and environmentally defensible and sound from an engineering standpoint. All projects must be related to sudden watershed impairment and erosion control

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Cost-share/ Limited Resource Areas can be up to 90% Must meet all three of the following conditions: Housing values are less than 75 percent of the State housing value average. Per capita income is 75 percent or less than the national per capita income. Unemployment is at least twice the U.S. average over the past three years based upon the annual unemployment figures. EWP - NRCS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Eligible Activities Assistance measures that: Reduce threats to life or property from watershed impairment, including sediment and debris removal in floodplains and uplands Provide protection from flooding or soil erosion Remove debris that would affect runoff or erosion Restore the hydraulic capacity to the natural environment to the maximum extent practical Are economically, socially, and environmentally defensible and technically sound

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The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Eligible Activities Measures must also: Provide immediate, adequate, and safe relief from the hazard Be limited to only those measures/ practices necessary to reduce applicable threats to a stable condition and approximate the conditions before the impairment of the watershed Be completed within 220 days of funding

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Ineligible Activities Assistance on Federal lands Recovery assistance to a site more than twice in any 10-year period Perform operation and maintenance Solve problems that existed prior to the disaster Work on levee projects where a stream has drainage area greater than 400 square miles

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP Ineligible Activities Increase the pre-disaster capacity of a channel Repair coastal erosion Landscaping Remove sediment from reservoirs or basins Drill or modify wells, construct pipelines, install irrigation equipment or purchase portable equipment Repair conservation practices eligible under ECP Rebuild roads or bridges, or replace culverts

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP High Points Available in Federal, State or Local Disasters Immediate as well as Emergency projects DSR is the governing document and must be submitted within 60 days of disaster High level of assistance and broad state coverage

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP DSR – Damage Survey Report The DSR is the primary document in the planning process to record all assessment, evaluation, and planning decisions for EWP recovery measures. The DSR is the primary document in the planning process to record all assessment, evaluation, and planning decisions for EWP recovery measures. A DSR must be completed for every site determined eligible for EWP assistance, and the report must include sufficient data and information to document eligibility A DSR must be completed for every site determined eligible for EWP assistance, and the report must include sufficient data and information to document eligibility DSR’s may be completed by either one eligible site per DSR or groups of similarly impaired sites within a limited geographic area per DSR. DSR’s may be completed by either one eligible site per DSR or groups of similarly impaired sites within a limited geographic area per DSR.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP DSR – Damage Survey Report DSR’s must be completed within 60 days of the availability of funding.DSR’s must be completed within 60 days of the availability of funding. DSR’s for structural recovery measures will be maintained for a minimum of 10 years following the completion of EWP assistance to check for repetitive damage. DSR’s for structural recovery measures will be maintained for a minimum of 10 years following the completion of EWP assistance to check for repetitive damage. A project sponsor’s representative shall be provided an opportunity to participate on the DSR team. Project sponsors will assist in developing priorities for EWP implementation within their specific jurisdiction. A project sponsor’s representative shall be provided an opportunity to participate on the DSR team. Project sponsors will assist in developing priorities for EWP implementation within their specific jurisdiction.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section EWP – NRCS Point of Contact Mr. Eric Daniels Program Manager USDA NRCS 101 South Main Temple, Texas

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) Regular funds are only available to non-entitlement jurisdictions with populations of: Less than 50,000 for a city, or Less than 200,000 for a county. State funds (not Federal) can be used for match.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section TDRA State Disaster Grants Available in Federal or State declared disasters. Is a reimbursement program, that pays upon presentation of receipt. During Federal disasters—pays 25% of total cost. During State disasters—pays 100% of total cost. Max of $350,000 per jurisdiction per disaster.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section TDRA POINT OF CONTACT: Mr. Gus Garcia Texas Department of Rural Affairs website:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section TEXAS HAZARD FACTS #Principal Cause% 41 Flood Tornado Hurricane/Tropical Storm Freezing Weather/Hail Wildfire 1.1 Major disaster declarations

DATE FEDERAL DISASTER #DISASTER DESCRIPTION HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AMOUNT NUMBER OF PROJECTS 8/3/ Hurricane Alex4,597, /13/ Hurricane Ike 406,266, /24/ Hurricane Dolly15,535, /2/ Tropical Storm Erin800,3675 6/29/ Severe Storms and Flooding13,119, /1/ Severe Storms and Tornadoes2,003,0527 8/15/ Flooding1,164,9592 1/11/ Extreme Wildfire Threat 3,731, /24/ Hurricane Rita103,449, /17/ Hurricane Claudette2,644, /5/ Severe Storms and Flooding7,879,1538 9/26/ Tropical Storm Fay2,080,9947 7/4/ Severe Storms and Flooding11,388, /9/ Allison231,827, /8/ Severe Winter Storm5,523,26416 Total807,614,357

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP - HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM Available in the event of a Federal Disaster Declaration 15% of total IA and PA federal spending 25 local/75 Federal cost share Available statewide, priority given to the declared area

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP Federal funding cap estimated at 3, 6, and locked at 12 months NOI and application deadlines are set by the State – usually completed within 4-5 months from the disaster declaration The FEMA application deadline for the State is: declaration date + 12 months

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP Projects must: Solve a problem; Have a beneficial impact; Be cost effective; Substantially reduce future risk; Be environmentally sound; Conform with Local and State Mitigation Plans and Program Requirements

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP – Eligible Sub Applicants State agencies Local governments Federally recognized Indian Tribes Private Non-profits

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP – Applicant Eligibility Requirements State and FEMA approved Mitigation Action Plan (MAP) Local emergency management plan at the basic level of approval Participating member in good standing with the NFIP

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP No project size limits Private non-profits Initiative projects Post disaster code enforcement The state withholds the last 25% of the reimbursements until the project is closed and audited

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section TYPES OF SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS True mitigation funds projects not ideas What is the difference between a project and an idea? Can an uninvolved party draw a dimensional picture of your project?

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMA ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE HMA GRANTS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section ♦ Property Acquisition and Structure Demolition The acquisition of an existing at- risk structure

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Property Acquisition and Structure Relocation. The physical relocation of a existing structure

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Structure Elevation Physically raising an existing structure to a higher elevation

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Deed Restriction Requirement NFIP insurance must be maintained for the life of the property regardless of ownership

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Mitigation Reconstruction The construction of an improved, elevated building on the same site where an existing building and/or foundation has been partially or completely demolished.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Dry Flood-proofing - sealing the structure to keep floodwaters out. Dry Flood-proofing Historic Residential Structures - if other techniques would cause the structure to lose its status as defined a Historic Structure in 44 CFR Part Dry Flood-proofing of Non- residential Structures - performed in accordance with NFIP Technical Bulletin 3-93

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Minor Localized Flood Reduction Projects Culverts, minor floodwalls to protect an individual structure or facility, storm water management activities such as retention and detention basins

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Structural Retrofitting Modifications to the structural elements of a building to reduce or eliminate the risk of future damage and to protect inhabitants Non-structural Retrofitting Modifications to the non-structural elements of a building to reduce or eliminate the risk of future damage and to protect inhabitants.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Safe Room Construction Provide immediate life safety protection for people in public and private structures from tornado and severe wind events, including hurricanes.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Infrastructure Retrofit Measures to reduce risk to existing utility systems, roads, and bridges.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Soil Stabilization Reduce risk to structures or infrastructure from erosion and landslides, including installing geo- textiles, sod stabilization, installing vegetative buffer strips, preserving mature vegetation, decreasing slope angles, and stabilizing with rip rap and other means of slope anchoring.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Wildfire Defensible Space for Wildfire Application of Ignition-resistant Construction Hazardous Fuels Reduction

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Post-Disaster Code Enforcement Available for 6 months Projects to support post disaster rebuilding

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section Initiative Projects Difficult to conduct a standard BCA to prove cost effectiveness.

Planning Grant Projects – This is for the development or update of FEMA approved Mitigation Action Plans

Phased Projects Screening The project must meet the following pre-screening criteria for a conditional Phase I approval in the following sequence: A. State or Tribal (Standard or Enhanced) Mitigation Plan B. Justification for Selection of the Proposed Project

Phased Projects Screening C. Potential Cost Effectiveness – The project demonstrates potential cost effectiveness based on a preliminary assessment of anticipated project benefits and cost. D. EHP Review – Initial environmental review to identify major EHP compliance issues. E. Hydrologic and Hydraulic or Other Relevant Technical Data – The sub-applicant provides available hydrologic and hydraulic data based on existing models, and any other relevant technical data

Phased Projects Once the project has met the screening requirements the sub-applicant must submit the following: A narrative identifying the Phase 1 activities A Phase 1 cost breakdown and a revised cost breakdown for the total project to include Phase 1 costs

Phased Projects Phase 1 is conditional approval for the following activities in this order: 1. Hydrologic and Hydraulic or Other Relevant Technical Data – The Applicant and FEMA will review the hydrologic and hydraulic data provided by the sub-applicant before proceeding. 2. Preliminary Engineering Design – Based upon the technical data, the sub-applicant develops a preliminary engineering design and layout and cost estimates with ad hoc technical assistance from the Applicant and FEMA.

Phased Projects 3. EO – Based upon the technical/engineering data the project must demonstrate compliance with floodplain management requirements under this Executive Order. If a FIRM amendment or revision is necessary, FEMA will provide the applicant with technical information to meet this requirement. 4. Cost-Effectiveness Assessment – Based upon the revised design and cost estimates, the preliminary assessment of cost effectiveness conducted in the Phase I pre-screening process is refined resulting in a final benefit- cost ratio to evaluate the project’s cost effectiveness.

Phased Projects 5. EHP Review – The Applicant and FEMA will conduct a review of the revised project design to ensure EHP compliance. The project will meet EHP review requirements before Phase II approval.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section HMGP POINT OF CONTACT: Ms. Hildy Soper Texas Division of Emergency Management Blackberry

The Texas Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Section MITIGATION CONTACT LIST Eileen Whitaker Mitigation Specialist Marsha Rutherford Mitigation Specialist Mildred Reno Mitigation Specialist (RFC) Carolyn Sudduth Mitigation Plans Officer Greg Pekar Mitigation Administrator State Hazard Mitigation Officer us Wendy Kirby Mitigation Specialist Hildy Soper Mitigation Grants Officer Houston Lead - Shirley Mayes Mitigation Specialist Megan Leitsinger Mitigation Specialist Thomas Le Blanc Mitigation Specialist Houston – Doug Rowell Mitigation Specialist Houston - Lamance Woods Mitigation Specialist Jonathon Dobbs Mitigation Specialist