Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
Preparing Wyoming to respond to and recover from all-hazards.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Webinar Series
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites faith-based, community, and nonprofit organizations to participate in upcoming webinars regarding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
Each webinar will present the same content, including lessons learned, what to do now to prepare for the 2022 NSGP, physical safety/vulnerability assessment information and tools, and moderated questions and answers.
Friday 11/19/21 - 1 p.m.
https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1618883651
Audio/Video Meeting ID -161 888 3651
Audio Only Meeting ID 964693
Additional information related to the NSGP can be found at www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security.
The vulnerability self-assessment tool, plus other helpful safety and security information for nonprofit organizations, can be found at the Hometown Security website at www.cisa.gov/hometown-security.
Please make sure you register early for the event of your choice. If you are unable to join or the event is at capacity, please join the next available offering.
Continuity of Operations Planners Workshops
Continuity plans facilitate the performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. The goal of these workshops is to provide you with the tools and hands-on experience necessary to improve your organization's Continuity of Operations Plans.
K-1302 - November 16 - 19, 2021 (virtual) For more information download the flier.
FEMA Announces Open Application Period for Fiscal Year 2021 Hazard Mitigation Grants
The fiscal year 2021 application period opened on Sept. 30, 2021 for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs. There is $1 billion available for the BRIC program, and $160 million available for the FMA program. The application period closes on Jan. 28, 2022.
FEMA announced the Notices of Funding Opportunities for the two grant programs in early August to combat climate change and protect underserved communities against disaster hazards. FEMA has also released guidance for states, local communities, tribal and territorial governments to streamline the application process for hospital generators, acquisitions and elevations projects.
FEMA understands that the effort necessary to demonstrate cost-effectiveness for projects can increase the burden on subapplicants, particularly those with limited access to resources. Streamlining the process shows FEMA's commitment to deliver its hazard mitigation programs with equity and supports building capacity and capability in underserved and at-risk communities.
The guidance establishes pre-calculated benefit values to reduce the time and resources needed to complete and review cost-effectiveness for hospital generators, acquisitions, and elevation projects. In addition, it aims to increase the availability of mitigation opportunities to help communities increase resilience against future disasters.
The Benefit Cost Analysis Helpline hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Email questions to bchelpline@fema.dhs.gov or call toll free at 855-540-6744.
For more information about guidance on acquisitions, elevation and hospital generator projects, view the memorandums, Pre-Calculated Benefits for Certain Hospital Generators to Demonstrate Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness Determinations for Acquisitions and Elevations in Special Flood Hazard Areas Using Pre-Calculated Benefits, on FEMA’s website.
FEMA Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters — and they are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. This is why FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
FEMA is accepting applications for Funeral Assistance through the dedicated call center.
To apply for assistance, call FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 1-844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MDT.
You can also visit online at https://www.FEMA.gov/disasters/corona.... Information is provided in several languages both by telephone and the website.
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