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State of Louisiana Mitigation
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Hazard Mitigation Grant ProgramHazard Mitigation Grant Program
Applicant’s BriefingApplicant’s Briefing
FEMA DR-1786-LAFEMA DR-1786-LA
FEMA DR-1792-LAFEMA DR-1792-LA
Funding Allocation Guidance
Briefing Conducted June 16, 2009Briefing Conducted June 16, 2009
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Applicant Briefing for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
To prepare local officials and potential applicants to submit applications under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
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TIMELINE FOR APPLICANTSTIMELINE FOR APPLICANTS
Pre – Application/Letter of Interest…..…....June 30, 2009
Complete Application to State…………...August 31, 2009
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Amount of Funding Available● This grant may be used to fund up to
75 percent of eligible mitigation measures.
● The applicants must provide the remaining 25 percent cost share from non-Federal sources.
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Allocations
● FEMA DR-1786-LA “Hurricane Gustav” $126,513,000.00
● FEMA DR-1792-LA “Hurricane Ike” $33,339,000.00
● Ike funding will be dedicated to State Agencies.
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10% Initiative (5 % Set Aside + 5% High Wind)
● FEMA allows HMGP funds to be set aside to fund projects that are normally ineligible. Examples: ● Generators● Warning Systems● Communication Equipment
● Details on funding generators and other 5 % set aside projects will be provided in the near future.
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Most Impacted Parishes by highest number of residences with major and severe damage as determined by FEMAs IA Program: 1. Terrebonne 2. Cameron3. E. Baton Rouge 4. Tangipahoa5. Calcasieu 6. Lafourche7. Jefferson8. St. Mary 9. Ascension Assumption10. Rapides11. Iberville12. Iberia13. Livingston
14. St. Landry15. Vermilion16. Assumption17. Pointe Coupee18. Orleans19. St. James20. St. Martin21. St. John the Baptist22. Franklin23. Ouachita24. St. Tammany25. West Baton Rouge26. Lafayette
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Continued: Most Impacted Parishes by highest number of residences with major and severe damage as determined by FEMAs IA Program:27. Avoyelles28. Acadia29. St. Charles30. Evangeline31. East Feliciana32. St. Helena33. Catahoula34. East Carroll35. West Feliciana36. Concordia37. Plaquemines38. Richland39. Grant40. Allen
41. West Carroll42. Beaureguard 43. Jefferson Davis44. Morehouse45. St. Bernard46. Washington47. La Salle48. Tensas49. Vernon50. Madison51. Winn52. Sabine53. Union
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Letter of Interest● All interested and eligible applicants should submit an
LOI by June 30, 2009.● If an LOI is not received by 5:00 pm, June 30 2009,the
allocations that are unspoken for will be re-distributed.● LOI should include:
● Statement of interest to participate● List of prospective projects with short description
and estimated cost for each project● Blank LOIs are available; see GOHSEP representative.
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Who is Eligible?
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES● State Agencies● Parishes/Communities● Special/Regional Districts
TRIBAL NATIONS
PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Section 501 (c), (d), (e) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Examples: Medical, Residential Health Care Facilities, Educational, Emergency Utility
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Planning Requirement
Local mitigation plans must be current and approved by FEMA in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds.
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HMGP Financing
HMGP is a cost-reimbursement grant program.
The recipient (Subgrantee) of the funds should initially make arrangements to fund the entire project (up-front money), unless circumstances provide for the limited advance of funds.
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Payments and Reimbursement Procedures
In general:● All project funds disbursements will be processed on a
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS. ● Advance of Federal funds will only be approved by
exception and where allowed by Federal Regulations. A participant must demonstrate that an advance for a project is necessary in order to accomplish the work.
● A copy of GOHSEPs Interim Payment Procedures is located in your briefing packet.
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The Applicants Role
● Develop, adopt and update local mitigation strategy.● Submit HMGP projects to State.● Implement the project and maintain all project
documentation.● Ensure all project costs are reasonable and in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements.
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Key Regulatory/Guidance Resources
● The Stafford Act
● The Code of Federal Regulations,44 Part 206, Subpart N
● The HMGP Desk Reference
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Application Development Assistance
● The State will provide Technical Assistance to applicants when requested.
● FEMA has committed to providing assistance as well.● Our resources are limited & it will be on a first come,
first serve basis.● Sub-grantee Administrative fees will no longer be
provide for disasters after November 2007.● A pre-award request must be submitted in writing
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Eligible Projects Must . . .
● Be located in a Parish that has adopted the ABFE
● Meet the requirements of 44 CFR 206.434(b) – Local Plan Requirements created by DMA 2000 require applicants to either have a FEMA-approved plan or be part of one.
● See 44 CFR 206.434(c) for minimum project criteria
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Eligible Project Types Include:
● Acquisition or Elevation● Retrofitting (seismic,
wind, and flood)● Vegetative management
and soil stabilization● Infrastructure protection
● Stormwater Management
● Minor structural flood control
● Hardening utilities● Writing/updating Parish
and other local Hazard Mitigation Plans
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Key DatesKey Dates
● June 30 – LOI submittal.● July 1 – Allocations redistributed for LOIs not received
by deadline.● August 31 – Application submission to State.
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WebsitesWebsites
● www.fema.gov
● www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
● This presentation will be posted on www.ohsep.louisiana.gov under the Mitigation Tab.
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For Further Assistance Please contact;
● D. Casey Levy- State Hazard D. Casey Levy- State Hazard Mitigation Officer at: 225-267-2673 Mitigation Officer at: 225-267-2673 or or [email protected]
● Jeffery Giering- Assistant, State Jeffery Giering- Assistant, State Hazard Mitigation Officer at: Hazard Mitigation Officer at: 225-267-2516 or 225-267-2516 or [email protected]
● Shontae Harris- Disaster Recovery Shontae Harris- Disaster Recovery Specialist Team Lead at: Specialist Team Lead at: 225-267-2847 or 225-267-2847 or [email protected]