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FEMA’s
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division invites you to a series of webinars
in August to share lessons learned and best practices for HMA applications and
using the Mitigation Electronic Grants
(eGrants) Management System. The eGrants system is
for Applicants (States, the District of Columbia, U.
S. Territories and federally-recognized tribes) and Subapplicants (Local governments, state agencies,
state-recognized tribes, Alaskan villages) to create and submit applications
for mitigation activities to FEMA. For assistance with the Mitigation eGrants system, users can also contact the eGrants Helpdesk via email at MTeGrants@fema.dhs.gov or phone at 1-855-228-3362.
This
90-minute webinar will review lessons learned and best practices identified
during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 mitigation grant cycle to assist in the
development of applications for the FY 2017 Grant Cycle. It will present an
overview of the results of the FY 2016 mitigation grant cycle, with a focus on
common issues and best practices identified across all project types with an
in-depth walk through of the innovative Drought and
Flood Mitigation Projects (Green Infrastructure, Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Flood
Diversion and Storage, and Floodplain and Stream Restoration).
There
will be two offerings of this webinar.
First Offering:
Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Time:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Phone: 800-320-4330
Code: 082489
Meeting link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/hma-tips/
Second Offering:
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EDT Phone: 800-320-4330 Code: 787118 Meeting link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/hma-tips/
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This
30-minute webinar will provide first-time users of the Mitigation eGrants Management System with a basic
tutorial on how to access the system and create an eGrants account.
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Time:
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT
Phone: 800-320-4330
Code: 894959
Meeting link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/egrants_walkthrough/
This
60-minute webinar will present tips for using the Mitigation eGrants Management
System to prepare Fiscal Year 2017 HMA grant applications and discuss
frequently asked questions.
First Offering:
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Time:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Phone: 800-320-4330
Code: 894959
Meeting link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/egrants_walkthrough/
Second Offering:
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Time:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Phone: 800-320-4330
Code: 894959
Meeting link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/egrants_walkthrough/
Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meetings. We hope that you will be able to
join us.
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External Stakeholder Workgroup
Hazard Mitigation Assistance
In January 2017, FEMA launched the Hazard Mitigation
Assistance (HMA) External Stakeholder Workgroup (ESWG). The HMA ESWG is comprised of representatives
from FEMA regions, states, Indian tribes, territories, and local mitigation
stakeholders who share their perspectives on HMA priorities, issues, and
program resources, and help inform communication strategies on the HMA
programs.
As part of carrying out their work, the ESWG members have
formed subgroups to focus on specific topics. One subgroup, the Online HMA
Knowledge and Support Forum, is working to create an online resource where
information can be exchanged, conversations are encouraged, and HMA applicants can
find peer-to-peer advice and guidance. One aspect of this work is to identify and
promote HMA project success stories. As
part of this, the ESWG is requesting mitigation stakeholders submit success
stories from their community, their organization, or a partner in mitigation they’ve
met along the way.
We are looking for success stories with the following in
mind:
- The success story should not exceed one page.
- Please include pertinent and descriptive facts, such as the organization/community name, project description, date of completion, and the HMA grant amount and program (e.g. HMGP, FMA, PDM).
- Projects submitted as success stories should have been completed within the last 18 months.
- The ESWG is looking for all types of projects, big and small, and for any hazard type to help encourage a wide range of application submittals.
- Personal aspects of the project are encouraged including stories illustrating the positive impacts of the mitigation on the community and/or residents. Examples of this could be an interview with a resident that has benefited from the project, or an account of how the project will avoid disruptions in the community, or help speed a post-disaster recovery.
- The success story should make sure to include the URL address/link, if available, for more information and photos on the project. If a URL is not available, please include the info for a point of contact who can answer questions about the project if needed.
- Photos or other graphics of the project should be attached to the same email and submitted along with the success story.
Please submit all
success stories by Tuesday, August 15, 2017 to fema-hma-grants-policy@fema.dhs.gov.
Please note that all submittals will be provided to the ESWG
for review and further use. FEMA is
providing support for the ESWG to facilitate the submittal of these success
stories. The ESWG will determine the
success stories selected for further promotion.
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