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Influencing Congress and Emergency Management Policies
Martha Braddock, Policy AdvisorInternational Association of Emergency Managers
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Who we are Join us in San Antonio November 14- 19 2014
IAEM
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Congress to understand what local emergency managers do
Local emergency managers to be a resource for Members of Congress and staff
Local emergency managers to have a strong voice in Congress and in Federal Agencies
Every state association politically active
My Goals
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Emergency Management Performance Grant FY 2004 DHS budget request
Up to $151 Million Not for personnel Not separate account, terrorism focus
FY 2004 Appropriations results $180 Million Can be used for personnel Separate account, all hazards
Why is Outreach to Members of Congress Important?
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EMPG
FY 2013 $350 enacted,◦ $332.45m distributed◦North Carolina $8,608,500
FY 2014 $350 m ◦ North Carolina 9,085,469◦ Funding opportunity announced◦ Details posted
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Funding Opportunity released March 18
North Carolina --State Homeland Security Grant
FY 2013 $4,773,429
FY 2014 $5,489,000
Charlotte --UASI--- $3,000,000 # 25 of 39
FY 2014 Homeland Security Grants
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March 8– Starts over
FY 2015 Request
EMPG $350 million
Is it a done deal?
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What does it mean? Is it possible in an election year?
Return to Regular Order
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EMPGEmergency Management Institute
Grant ConsolidationPre-Disaster Mitigation Emergency Food and ShelterNational Weather Service
FY 2015 Budget Issues
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Request to consolidate 16 grants
Legislative language
“unit of local government”
National Preparedness Grant Program
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Communication
Relationships Information Trust
Working with Congress
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All are important
Key Committee Assignments◦ David Price Appropriations◦ Mark Meadows Transportation and Infrastructure◦ Howard Coble Transportation and Infrastructure◦ Richard Hudson Homeland Security
Senate: Richard Burr Finance
North Carolina Members
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You have things they need
Your:• Vote• Information• Assistance when
disaster strikes
Why Would They Want to Hear From You?
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http://thomas.loc.gov
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Guidance for Grants
Implementation of new Stafford Act provisions
National Flood Insurance Program◦ Biggert Waters◦ Grimm Waters
Other FEMA Issues
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Influencing Congress is a Contact Sport
Don’t be on the Bench
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District or state office staff Introduce yourself – position, county Get correct staff person and contact
information Make contact before you need something Prepare – members website Follow up Invite Look for opportunities to engage
Being Effective in the State
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Set appointment at home during recess
Attend their public meetings
Introduce yourself Thank them
Members in District or State
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Same Process Determine correct staff person for
emergency management issues Build relationship before needed for
appropriations or other legislation Invite them
Washington Offices
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Make appointments well in advanceEmergency Manager from each
Congressional districtGoal for meetingNot a tourist on the HillTalking pointsPaint a pictureLeave an information packet behindFollow up
Key Elements of Successful Association Washington Trips
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HR 3989 and S 1991 amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals a deduction not to exceed $5,000.00 – for amounts
contributed to Disaster Savings Accounts an incentive for homeowners to allocate
funding for mitigation and disaster recovery co-sponsors needed
Disaster Savings Account Act