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f e m a hazard mitigation assistance e-brief

July 27, 2017  -  Subscribe

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Webinars for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Applications

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.

FY 2017 Mitigation Grant Application Cycle - Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Application Development

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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Introduction to the Mitigation eGrants Management System

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/

 

Using the Mitigation eGrants Management System to Prepare HMA Applications

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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Mitigation Success Stories Wanted

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:

  1. The success story should not exceed one page.
  2. 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).
  3. Projects submitted as success stories should have been completed within the last 18 months.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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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