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FEMA has closed all COVID-19 disaster declaration incident periods as of yesterday, May 11, 2023.
Applicants have until Nov. 7, 2023 to submit all project applications for work performed from July 2, 2022,, through 11:59 p.m. on May 11, 2023. This includes project applications for work performed for demobilization, disposition and disposal activities.
FEMA published the COVID-19 Pandemic: Public Assistance Disposition Requirements for Equipment and Supplies FAQ Sheet document, which provides updated guidance on what to do with remaining equipment and supplies when a project is complete.
FEMA has obligated more than $62 billion in Public Assistance funding to support the unprecedented response to the COVID-19 incident. As the incident closes, states, tribal nations, territories, localities and private nonprofits may have excess supplies and equipment no longer essential or usable. To help address the surplus, FEMA is providing the following assistance and flexibilities:
- Funding disposal of eligible FEMA-funded equipment and supplies, including necessary transportation.
- Accepting $0 fair market value for expired equipment and supplies.
- Accepting remaining fair market value for un-expired equipment and supplies based on current market conditions.
- Funding disposition of eligible equipment and supplies that FEMA provided as Direct Federal Assistance.
- Funding warehousing costs during the disposition period (until Aug. 9, 2023).
- Extending time needed for demobilization, disposition and disposal beyond the original deadline of Aug. 9, 2023.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Public Assistance program can be reached at pa@dhs.in.gov.
Additional information can be found in the Coronavirus Pandemic Public Assistance Programmatic Deadlines.
Sincerely,
 Mary Moran, Emergency Management & Preparedness Director
March-April Storm Update
As of this week, more than 1900 applications have been submitted FEMA for assistance to help recover from the March 31-April storms. The Small Business Administration has received more than 1,700 registration referrals from FEMA totaling more than $3,500,000.
The window to return SBA applications for physical property damage closes June 14, 2023. The deadline
to return economic injury applications is Jan. 15, 2024.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website and should apply under SBA declaration # 17881.
Debris Management
Counties should begin debris removal according to their local ordinances and process. The removal of debris from the storm is a local issue, according to the local debris removal plan. Please track these costs as they may be reimbursable in the future. IDHS is not responsible for debris removal in your county.
If you are dealing with storm recovery, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) website can be a valuable resource.
The site includes a dedicated section on tornado and storm recovery, which provides useful information on emergency debris management during the cleaning-up stage of these storms. This section covers topics such as debris removal, recycling and disposal, as well as the relevant regulations and permits required.
IDEM's website is a great place to start if you need information on how to manage debris following a natural disaster. To learn more, visit the IDEM website at https://www.in.gov/idem/#debris.
Response and Recovery Updates
Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide
FEMA created the Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide. This guide is user-friendly, allowing emergency managers to easily navigate through the topics they need to know by clicking on the table of contents. The guide provides comprehensive information on debris monitoring, including guidance on site inspections, documentation and disposal procedures. It also includes helpful tips for managing debris removal operations and dealing with contractors. FEMA also has a Debris Removal Webinar available.
IDHS still has non-contact, infrared thermometers available. Each case of NCITs contains 42 kits.
Supplies are on a first come, first served basis, and all requests should be made via the IDHS Logistics Section Chief, Melanie Pattenaude (mpattenaude@dhs.in.gov).
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PPE & Supplies Available
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has quantities of PPE supplies available for request. The list below contains some of the general items that are available for First Responders to request: A list with specific item number and description is also attached.
- Face Masks
- Face Shields
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Gowns
- Respirators, N95s
- Hand Sanitizer
Please review the attached IDOH Langham portal guidance before placing an order to ensure you are selecting the correct registration code. The registration code is found in the first paragraph. Link to access portal: warehouse@elangham.com. For portal assistance please contact Covidsupport@elangham.com or 866-926-3420.
Planning Updates
Cybersecurity Assessments
If you would like to have IOT conduct a Cybersecurity assessment of your local government, please sign up using the link below:
If you have any questions about the assessment, please contact:
Taylor Hollenbeck Indiana Office of Technology Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
(260)235-0402
Training
Enbridge will be conducting a series of tabletop exercises and field equipment deployment exercises on the Lakehead System, a network of 5,300 miles of crude oil and liquids petroleum pipelines. This will be a great training for all EMAs, but with special emphasis to North EMAs as IDHS moves forward on the hazardous materials exercise series.
Exercise location days and topic:
- Crown Point
- Merrillville
- June 15, 2023
- (Field Equipment Deployment Exercise (FDE)
Upcoming Trainings
Registration in ACADIS
Working with The Media: A Course for Rural First Responders (AWR-209) Virtual Class - 20230601
- June 1 - June 2, 2023
- 8 a.m. -12 p.m. both days
Mass Fatalities Planning & Response for Rural
Communities (AWR-232)
- June 21, 2023
- Indianapolis International Airport, 2475 S. Hoffman Rd., Building 54, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Sport Event Risk Management (AWR-167)
Sport & Special Event Public Information & Emergency Notification (MGT-467)
- July 17, 2023 - July 18, 2023
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Henke Hall of Champions, IU Memorial Stadium, 701 East 17th Street, North End Zone Bloomington, IN 47408
Medical Preparedness & Response Bombing Incidents
- Aug. 21, 2023 - Aug. 22, 2023
- Henke Hall of Champions, IU Memorial Eskenazi Health, 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Senior Officials Workshop for All Hazards Preparedness (MGT-312)
Exercise Update
Wabash Valley Earthquake Seminar
Register now for the 2023 Wabash Valley Earthquake Seminar. The purpose of this seminar is to review the state's plan and inform participants of various earthquake response and recovery efforts.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- Hybrid (both in-person at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and via Microsoft Teams)
IDHS postponed this seminar due to the ongoing response and recovery efforts of the recent Indiana tornadoes. Even if you registered for the previous date, please register again below indicating how you plan to attend.
Please RSVP by Friday, June 2, 2023.
Civil Unrest Tabletop/Functional Exercise
IDHS is hosting a one-day exercise that will provide participants the opportunity to discuss their plans and validate their local response processes to a civil unrest event surrounding the 2024 presidential election.
Exercise date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Location: In-person at Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta, IN.
Register here
If you have any questions, please reach out to Central District Exercise Program Manager Elaina Aprea at ederrer@dhs.in.gov.
North Region Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident Summit
Today is the LAST day to register for the virtual North Region Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident Summit. This is an open invitation for all EMAs and partners interested in hearing from federal, state and local government sectors, private industry and the rail industry when considering transportation of hazardous materials.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jess Kindig, North Region exercise program manager at jkindig@dhs.in.gov.
Hazmat Updates
Hazmat has rescheduled and confirmed new dates for the LEPC workshop training sessions, which will focus on the LEPC Plan Module and GIS features in Tier II Manager LEPC accounts.
The dates for those training sessions are:
- District 7: May 23 at 10 a.m. @ 1600 W. County Rd 225 S., Greencastle, IN
- District 6: May 25 at 10 a.m. @ 224 W. Water St, Portland, IN
- District 3: May 31 at 10 a.m. @ 220 W. Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN
- District 2: June 2 at 10 a.m. @ 1222 S. Michigan St, South Bend, IN
- District 9: June 7 at 10 a.m. @ 245 Atwood St, Corydon, IN
- District 5: June 12 at 10 a.m. @ 3901 Meadows Dr, Indianapolis, IN
- District 10: June 14 at 10 a.m. @ 101 NE 4 St, Washington, IN
If you have any questions, email indianalepc@dhs.in.gov.
Grants Update
The FY2023 Newborn Safety Device Grant application period is open until 4 p.m. ET on May 31, 2023. The period of performance will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
The state of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), will provide reimbursement grants to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to purchase a newborn safety device to notify either the department of child services or a licensed child-placing agency to take custody of a safe haven infant.
The application period is open until 4 p.m. ET on May 31, 2023. Find complete application information on our website.
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