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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
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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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 Requirements
Cost EffectivenessFeasibility & Effectiveness Hazard Mitigation Plan (except RFC)Environmental Planning & Historic
Preservation National Flood Insurance Program
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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 Assistance
FEMA provides technical assistance for preparing the support data for the subapplication Engineering Feasibility Assistance: [email protected] Benefit-Cost Analysis Assistance: [email protected] Environmental/Historical Preservation Compliance:
[email protected] 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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