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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Builds safer + stronger communities. Money is available to help. Application periods are expected to open soon. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Before we begin . . . HMA: Hazard Mitigation Assistance, FEMA Grants: FMA: Flood Mitigation Assistance, FEMA HMGP: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, FEMA RFC: Repetitive Flood Claims, FEMA SRL: Severe Repetitive Loss, FEMA Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Before we begin . . . (Continued . . .) HM SAL: Hazard Mitigation State Applicant Liaison, GOHSEP NFIA: National Flood Insurance Act NFIP: National Flood Insurance Program USC: United States Code Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Authorities HMGP: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), § 404, Title 42 United States Code (USC) 5107c. PDM: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), § 203, Title 42 USC 5133. Section 311 of the Stafford Act, along with Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, lays out the rules of the road as they relate to FEMA Public Assistance. Our job, at GOHSEP, is to work with you and help you navigate the road successfully. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Authorities (Continued . . . ) FMA: National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) of 1968, § 1366, Title 42 USC 4104c. RFC: National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) of 1968, § 1323, Title 42 USC 4030. SRL: National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) of 1968, § 1361a, Title 42 USC 4102a. Section 311 of the Stafford Act, along with Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, lays out the rules of the road as they relate to FEMA Public Assistance. Our job, at GOHSEP, is to work with you and help you navigate the road successfully. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Hazard mitigation defined Hazard Mitigation is any sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate future risk to people and property from natural and man-made disasters. Give a couple of examples (from brochure) Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Hazard mitigation This is the most effective form of pre-disaster planning! Follow up with why . . . Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

NON-DISASTER Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) 1 NON-DISASTER Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) 1. Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2. Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) 3. Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) POST-DISASTER 4. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) FY – Say Fiscal Year Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Eligible applicants *Able to apply through local jurisdiction. NOTE: PNPs MUST be in someone else’s plan. Contact OEP Director or me. *Able to apply through local jurisdiction. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Eligible activities overview Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Eligible activities Refer to brochure + poster in room – Difficult to read on screen. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Eligible activities Describe safe room. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Refer to brochure. Pull it out. Explain what it is. Why Refer to brochure. Pull it out. Explain what it is. Why? Most needed here . . . Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Non-disaster grants overview

Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

100% Federal share/NO non-Federal match required. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Historically small funding pool. HIGHLY competitive. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Historically $10,000,000/ Grant Cycle Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

90% Federal share/10% non-Federal match required. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Grant determination is less competitive, funding generally available. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Historically $70,000,000/ Grant Cycle Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

75% Federal share/25% non-Federal match required. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Funding pool is historically larger. Grant determination is less competitive; funding generally available. Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Historically $40,000,000/ Grant Cycle Point to brochure- This will be hard to read on screen Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Non-disaster application process GOHSEP will notify prospective Applicants once grant cycles open. Annual cycle. Tell what’s going on now. GOHSEP is available to provide Technical Assistance to interested communities. We need the applications submitted by Nov 1, 2009 so we have ample time to review the applications before they are submitted to FEMA. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Non-disaster grant Applicant process Applicant submits a letter or email of interest to GOHSEP. Applicant submits an Application to GOHSEP. GOHSEP reviews, then submits to FEMA. FEMA reviews, issues an award/denial. GOHSEP is available to provide Technical Assistance to interested communities. We need the applications submitted by Nov 1, 2009 so we have ample time to review the applications before they are submitted to FEMA. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Non-disaster grant Applicant process (Continued . . . ) Contact your Hazard Mitigation State Applicant Liaison (HM SAL) for assistance. GOHSEP is available to provide Technical Assistance to interested communities. We need the applications submitted so we have ample time to review the applications before they are submitted to FEMA. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Shontae Davis HM SAL for Region 2 shontae.davis@la.gov

Disaster grant program overview HMGP 32

HMGP funds are only available after a Presidentially declared disaster. NOTE: Historical and environmental prep now. . . Examples of what can be done now. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Why look at this now? Develop HMGP “on-the-shelf” application NOW! Expedites the process.

HMGP application process GOHSEP will notify all potential eligible Applicants of the availability of funds and the opening of grant cycles.

HMGP application process (Continued) Submit completed Application to GOHSEP. GOHSEP HM SALs are available to assist with application development.

75% Federal share/25% non-Federal match required. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Allocation Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

$40,000,000/ Grant Cycle Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Announced after Disaster Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

TBD Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Is a match required? Grants sometimes require a non-Federal match. Ways to meet the match withOUT writing a check . . . Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

NOTE: Reference brochure. #7 in the brochure. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Check with your HM SAL.

Important to know . . . FEMA requires local hazard mitigation plans to receive hazard mitigation assistance. In script state what the Plan is, required by the Stafford Act and the Disaster Mitigation act of 2000 (DMA 2K) Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Hazard mitigation planning 64 Louisiana parishes have plans. Plan update required every 5 years. Don’t let your plan expire! In script state what the Plan is, required by the Stafford Act and the Disaster Mitigation act of 2000 (DMA 2K) Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Helps build stronger + safer communities. $$$ will be available to help. Contact GOHSEP for assistance. In script state what the Plan is, required by the Stafford Act and the Disaster Mitigation act of 2000 (DMA 2K) Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

QUESTIONS? Remember, there is a Question card in your packet. If you have questions about the ICC or the process, write them down and we’ll address them at this afternoon’s Q & A session. Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16

For more information Visit: www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/grant_resources.shtm

OR contact GOHSEP Team Lead/Hazard Mitigation State Applicant Liaisons (HM SALs) Shontae Davis shontae.davis@la.gov Kimberly Ryals kimberly.ryals@la.gov State Hazard Mitigation Officer Jeffrey Giering jeffrey.giering@la.gov Hazard Mitigation_Resource_7-16