NADO Training Conference STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE DISASTER MITIGATION Kentucky’s State / Regional Perspective on the Stafford Act

NADO Training Conference Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended  By November 1, 2004, State and Local governments must have an approved Disaster Mitigation Plan in order to receive assistance under the Stafford Act.

NADO Training Conference Kentucky’s Dilemma in Early 2002  Timetable involved  542 local units of government  Limited funds  Limited staff at state / local level  History of numerous natural disasters

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NADO Training Conference Kentucky Emergency Management Services’ Approach  Initiated discussions in March 2002 with KY Association of ADD Directors to seek assistance from the area development districts  Regional approach and strengths would overcome outlined dilemma’s  Multiple Funding Sources  Louisville / Lexington areas as stand- alones

NADO Training Conference Early Stages  Limited Number of ADDs  Utilization of Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) ’02 Funds  Phase in remainder of ADDs as additional PDM funds became available  Negative: Impact on the November 2004 Deadline

NADO Training Conference Kentucky’s Current Approach  Use of Multiple Funds: PDM 2002 PDM 2003 PDM 2003 Competitive Seven (7) HMGP Declarations  Following the initial iteration of five ADDs, match follow-on applications to available funding  Regular coordination between KyEMS, UK, FEMA, KADD Regional Preparedness Comm. & KCADD Office

NADO Training Conference Major Issues for ADDs  Multiple Funding Sources (Federal & local)  Changes in scope of work  Lengthy application development. (Approvals ranged from 12/02 – 7/03)  Shared / Indirect Cost Issue

NADO Training Conference Shared / Indirect Costs  PDM ’02 (5 ADDs) – No Limitations  PDM ’03 (3 ADDs) – Originally 5% limitation – then allowed to conform to PDM ’02 requirements  HMGP (5 ADDs) – 3% Limitation  PDM ’03 Nationwide Competitive (2 ADDs) Similar to PDM ‘02

NADO Training Conference Status  Five ADDs are in plan development phase, five more to begin  Draft Plans are receiving high marks from KY and FEMA officials  Discussions have been initiated regarding shared cost issue vs. FEMA’s funding approach  Total Cost of $1.5M ($1.1M Fed)

NADO Training Conference POCs / Contacts?  Wendell LawrenceLTADD  Jack  Mike LynchKEM  Susan  Lincoln Trail Web Site: