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Influencing Congress and Emergency Management Policies. Martha Braddock, Policy Advisor International Association of Emergency Managers. IAEM. Who we are Join us in San Antonio November 14- 19 2014 . My Goals. Congress to understand what local emergency managers do - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Influencing Congress and Emergency Management Policies
Martha Braddock, Policy AdvisorInternational Association of Emergency Managers
Who we are Join us in San Antonio November 14- 19 2014
IAEM
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
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?
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
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
March 8– Starts over
FY 2015 Request
EMPG $350 million
Is it a done deal?
What does it mean? Is it possible in an election year?
Return to Regular Order
EMPGEmergency Management Institute
Grant ConsolidationPre-Disaster Mitigation Emergency Food and ShelterNational Weather Service
FY 2015 Budget Issues
Request to consolidate 16 grants
Legislative language
“unit of local government”
National Preparedness Grant Program
Communication
Relationships Information Trust
Working with Congress
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
You have things they need
Your:• Vote• Information• Assistance when
disaster strikes
Why Would They Want to Hear From You?
http://thomas.loc.gov
Guidance for Grants
Implementation of new Stafford Act provisions
National Flood Insurance Program◦ Biggert Waters◦ Grimm Waters
Other FEMA Issues
Influencing Congress is a Contact Sport
Don’t be on the Bench
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
Set appointment at home during recess
Attend their public meetings
Introduce yourself Thank them
Members in District or State
Same Process Determine correct staff person for
emergency management issues Build relationship before needed for
appropriations or other legislation Invite them
Washington Offices
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
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