1. November 20, 2013 2013 Whole Community Conference Individual State Overview Indiana Angie Cloutier Indiana Department of Homeland Security District 1 Coordinator

2. Definition of Emergency Manager Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Emergency management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters. Emergency management protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters

3. My Definition of an Emergency Manager Someone that is able to reach out to key stakeholders in the community. To develop and maintain relationships, know what resources are available and bring the stakeholders together.

4. In Indiana the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Continues to Provide many Benefits Regional HUB reception center at Valparaiso University Gear Up Get Ready programs All Hazards Risk Assessments Distribution of NMETS kits to all 5 counties Animal Planning

5. Regional HUB Reception Center Planning at Valparaiso University Brought many Agencies together including EMA, Red Cross, Police, EMS, Fire, United Way, Mental Health, University Administrators

6. Gear Up Get Ready

9. All Hazards Risk Assessments Cindy Rolli from Tetratech organized onsite visits with Emergency Managers and Stakeholders

10. NMETS Kits Were Distributed To All 5 Counties District 1 Task Force including All 5 Counties Along with the District 1 Hospital Group, Local Emergency Planning Committees and Private Sector are Planning a Full Scale Exercise in the Fall of 2014 where an NMETS Kit will be deployed to test Evacuation

11. Regional Animal Services Plan RCPT Conducted a Workshop in Michigan City Indiana Regarding the Plan. Elijah Hunter, Animal Control for Michigan City is very involved in the Program and Assists in Reach Out to make sure Key Stakeholders are included.

12. Recognize Dedication and Commitement Earl Mashaw Sub-Committees Consulting Groups Yvette Alexander-Maxie