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Mitigation Program Briefing

Mitigation Planning Status

Green – Complete

Yellow – In Progress

Orange – Grant Award Pending

FFY 2009 HMAHazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance

Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)Flood Mitigation Assistance

(FMA)Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)6-Month Application Period

June 19, 2008 – December 19, 2008

One Guidance Document

FEMA Grant Cycle TimelinesGuidance Released / Application Period:

June 19, 2008Application Deadline: December 19, 2008FEMA Eligibility / Completeness Review:

December 20, 2008 – January 25, 2009National Evaluation: Starts January 26,

2008Selection for Further Review: March 2009

Idaho Grant Application TimelineALL DATES FIRM: NO EXCEPTIONSJune 19, 2008: Application Period OpensJuly 3, 2008: Application Packages / Guidance will

be mailed/e-mailed by this dateOctober 17, 2008: NOI Due to BHS Mitigation Staff

Get NOI in ASAP to receive technical Assistance

December 5, 2008: Applications Due to BHSMust be submitted via FEMA’s E-Grants

December 16, 2008: State Evaluation/Ranking Panel

December 18, 2008: BHS Submits State Application

Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)75/25 cost share or 90/10 cost share for small

impoverishedProjects - $3 Million cap on federal shareNew Mitigation Plans: $800,000 cap on federal shareMitigation Plan Updates: $400,000 cap on federal

share5% cap on Management Cost for sub-granteesApplication Consideration under multiple programs

Must include statement in Comments for FEMA fieldMust participate in NFIP Eligible Applicants: local governments, state

agencies, public colleges/universities and tribal governments

Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)Eligible ActivitiesNew Mitigation PlansMitigation Plan UpdatesAll Hazard Mitigation Plan Required for Project

ApplicationsNatural Hazard Projects (Flood, Wildfire and

Earthquake):Vegetation Management (fire or snow/avalanche)Relocation of public or private structuresAcquisition and demolition/relocationTornado / Severe Wind Safe RoomsProtective Measures for Utilities and other infrastructureStormwater ManagementSeismic Retrofits: structural and non-structuralLocalized flood reduction projects

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)Funding depends on NFIP Policies in Effect75/25 cost shareAll-Hazard Mitigation Plan requiredMust Participate in NFIPProject location must have NFIP Policy and

must be maintained throughout project completion

Eligible Projects:Acquisition and Demolition/RelocationElevation of existing structuresDry Floodproofing of non-residential structuresMinor localized flood reduction projects

Role of Emergency Management Coordinator

Mitigation Planning Mitigation ProjectsDevelop and Maintain PlanCoordinate Grant

ApplicationOversee Planning ProcessActively Participate in Plan

DevelopmentGet Appropriate Agencies

InvolvedSell the Process and

MitigationLead

Notify Agencies of Grant Opportunity

Identify Projects (Plan)

Put Agency Contacts in Touch with BHS Mitigation Staff

Determine Level of Involvement

Support From BHS Mitigation StaffE-Grants Technical Assistance / AccessEligibility QuestionsRegularly Scheduled Conference CallsTechnical Assistance for Application

DevelopmentScope of WorkBenefit Cost AnalysisApplication Review / Comment

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