Randy Brawley Preparedness Analyst & Planning Officer FEMA Region IX http://www.aihc-wa.com/aihc-health-projects/community-preparedness-toolkit/ Randy Brawley Preparedness Analyst & Planning Officer FEMA Region IX

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Publication of Final Pilot Guidance Published: January 10th For more information, visit: https://www.fema.gov/tribal Companion documents available on www.fema.gov/tribal-declarations-pilot-guidance: Tribal Declarations Pilot Guidance Fact Sheet FAQs Request Form for Presidential Declaration for Major Disaster or Emergency - FEMA Form 010-0-13 Coming soon: Cover Letter Template for tribal governments The pilot period will last until sufficient data is collected to inform rulemaking, but at least 2 years.

Tribal Major Disaster Declaration Recipients: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Navajo Nation Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Karuk Tribe Santa Clara Pueblo Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians 8. Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation 9. Hoopa Valley Tribe 10. Resighini Rancheria As of January 31, 2017, FEMA has received and processed 20 declaration requests on behalf of tribal governments; the President has declared eight major disasters. Only 1 included an IA declaration - the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation Tribal Major Disaster Declarations by FEMA Region: Region I - 0 Region II - 0 Region III - 0 Region IV – 1 Region V – 0 Region VI – 2 Region VII – 0 Region VIII – 2 Region IX – 3 Region X - 0

Declaration Request Process Incident Tribal Initial Damage Assessment Request must be submitted within 30 days of the incident FEMA-Tribal (State) PDA Tribal Chief Executive’s Request This chart presents the usual sequence of events in processing a request for disaster assistance. The initial damage assessment is when the tribal government determines if they need FEMA’s help and if so, they ask the Region for a joint PDA. Once the joint PDA is complete and the tribal government determines that the damages exceed their resources, the Tribal Chief Executive may submit a declaration request to the President through their FEMA Regional Office. The Joint PDA requirement may be waived for those incidents of unusual severity and magnitude that do not require damage assessments to determine the need for supplemental federal assistance. In these rare circumstances, the Chief Executive of a tribal government may submit an abbreviated written request for a major disaster declaration through the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator. FEMA makes a recommendation to the President regarding the Tribal Chief Executive’s request, and then a Presidential determination follows. The Fact Sheet and FAQs on our website give more detail about this process. FEMA Recommendation Presidential Determination TDPG Section VI Pages 24-34

Stafford Act Assistance: Public Assistance Emergency Work Debris Removal Emergency Protective Measures Permanent Work Roads and Bridge Systems Water Control Facilities Public Buildings / Equipment Public Utilities Other (Parks, Recreation, etc.) The Public Assistance (PA) program provides recovery funds for disaster-damaged public facilities and infrastructure. PA will also provide reimbursement for eligible emergency protective measures and debris removal. During Preliminary Damage Assessments, FEMA only assesses damage that is eligible for PA. Public facilities are those owned by the tribal government or for which the tribal government has legal responsibility. Other: PA cost share is often inclusive of in-kind resources. Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) was released Jan 2016, found here: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/111781 Cost Share for Public Assistance is 75% Federal, 25% Non-Federal. President is authorized to adjust this cost share. TDPG Section III Page 11 665

$250,000 30 Days 75%/25% 90%/10% $140/capita $33,300 Once the minimum damage amount is reached, FEMA will then look holistically at tribal impacts and capabilities to determine the need for supplemental federal assistance. Absent extraordinary circumstances, FEMA will consider a declaration request from a tribal government only if it is determined that the tribal government sustained at least $250,000 in PA-eligible estimated damage or costs. This amount does not constitute a trigger point for a declaration. It is the minimum amount of damage for which a request for a major disaster declaration will be considered. Depending on the situation, an event that exceeds this amount may be within the tribal government’s capability, and therefore, not warrant a major disaster declaration. PA – President can adjust cost share Other Needs Assistance (ONA) – President cannot adjust - grants for replacement of personal property, transportation, medical, dental and funeral expenses Hazard Mitigation (C-G) – President cannot adjust 30 days to declare or request extension / complete HMP / RPA Standard Disaster Cost Sharing 75% Federal, 25% non-Federal FEMA will recommend a Public Assistance cost share adjustment to 90% whenever a declared disaster is so extraordinary that actual federal obligations meet or exceed $140 per capita (for Calendar Year 2017) 1785 members If warranted by the needs of the disaster, FEMA may recommend up to 100% federal funding for emergency work for a limited time period. $33,300

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Hoopa Valley Tribe: DR - 4302 Tribal Declarations 2017 Hoopa Valley Tribe: DR - 4302 Resighini Rancheria: DR - 4312

Some didn’t get declarations

Cost too much?

Not enough damage

Self-sufficient

Too little … … too late?

Conclusion Tribal Declaration Pilot Guidance is in full swing $250,000 – minimum indicator 75%/25% - baseline match 90%/10% - potential match $140 per capita 30 Days 3 plans 100% (2) of tribes who requested, received declarations Don’t be too little too late

Questions. Rand Brawley Randy. Brawley@fema. dhs Questions? Rand Brawley Randy.Brawley@fema.dhs.gov Desk: 510-627-7053 Cell: 510-326-4897 The workshop has two main components First, background on planning in emergency management including Federal doctrine and policies as the basis of planning Programmatic requirements for planning Strategic risk management to guide planning efforts Second, specific working through the CPG101 planning process – the how