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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)

Borough of WestwoodHurricane Irene – FEMA 4021-DR-NJSgt. Michael Gallagher, NJOEMMichael Foley, FEMA

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What Is Hazard Mitigation?

Sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from hazards.

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Common Hazards

HurricaneFlood Earthquake

WildfireTornado

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Unified HMA Grant Programs

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Unified HMA Grant Programs Robert T. Stafford Act Grant Programs

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Grant Programs Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)

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What can be funded?

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Multi-HazardPlanningProjects

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Mitigation Projects (1 of 3)

Elevation of Utilities

Elevation of Structures

Property Acquisitions

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Mitigation Projects (2 of 3)

Wind RetrofitsPublic Buildings

Wind Retrofits – ShuttersResidential Structures

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Mitigation Projects (3 of 3)

FEMA 361 Safe Rooms

Soil Stabilization

Minor Flood Reduction

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Eligible Applicants and Subapplicants Applicants

State agencies Tribal governments

Subapplicants State agencies Tribal governments (except where prohibited) Local governments/communities Private non-profit organizations (HMGP only)

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Cost-Share Requirements Federal Share

Typically FEMA may provide up to 75% PDM, FMA, RFC and SRL may provide a

higher cost-share under certain circumstances Non-Federal Share

Typically the Non-Federal cost share is 25% In-Kind Contributions Other Federal Funds ICC NFIP Insurance Benefits

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Programmatic RequirementsCost EffectivenessFeasibility & Effectiveness Hazard Mitigation Plan (except RFC)Environmental Planning & Historic

Preservation National Flood Insurance Program

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Grant Lifecycle

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HMGP Overview HMGP may become available after a Presidential

Major Disaster Declaration Provides 75% federal funding to implement long-

term, cost-effective mitigation measures Allocated during the immediate recovery period Request is made by the Governor Request can be for the entire State or in specific

areas The Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR)

serves as the Grant Administrator

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HMGP Sliding Scale Up to 15% of the first $2B of the estimated

aggregate amount of disaster assistance Up to 10% of disaster assistance more than $2B

and up to $10B 7.5% of disaster assistance more than $10B and

up to $35.333B

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State Administrative Plan Required to receive HMGP funds Procedural Guide that details how the grantee

will administer HMGP and State Management Costs

Identifies the SHMO Identifies staffing requirements Establishes accounting procedures

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State Responsibilities Manage the program Solicit subapplications Ensure subapplication eligibility Set funding priorities Monitor grant and subgrants Ensuring compliance with program and grant

management requirements

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Unified HMA Webpage and Guidance For more information on HMA programs please

go to: The HMA webpage at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/index.shtm

The Unified HMA Guidance athttp://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=4225

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FEMA HMA Technical AssistanceFEMA provides technical assistance for preparing the support data for the subapplication Engineering Feasibility Assistance: enghelpline@dhs.gov Benefit-Cost Analysis Assistance: bchelpline@dhs.gov Environmental/Historical Preservation Compliance:

ehhelpline@dhs.gov Contact (866) 222-3580 for any of the above

48-hour response time

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Technical Resources

FEMA has published many technical documents to assist States and communities to promote sustainable community development and mitigation practices

FEMA Document Library

http://www.fema.gov/library/index.jsp

FEMA Building Science Website

http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/buildingscience/

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NEXT STEPS

• Decide if you are interested in either• Acquisition• Elevation

• Sign a statement of voluntary participation • Provide to Borough• Non-binding

Homeowners

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NEXT STEPS

• Determine community interest• Make tough decisions on elevation vs. acquisition• Work with NJOEM/FEMA to develop HMGP

Application • Make priority decisions on homes based on

available $$.• Develop future applications for Non-disaster HMA

programs

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The End

QuestionsSgt. Michael Gallagher, NJOEMMichael Foley, FEMA Alan Aldridge, FEMA