Homeland Security Grant Program Emergency Preparedness Conference – June 2009 NH Department of Safety John J. Barthelmes, Commissioner Earl M. Sweeney, Assistant Commissioner

Department of Safety Major Grants that fund local activities from the DHS – Grant Preparedness Directorate: State Homeland Security Grant (HSGP) Buffer Zone Protection Grant (BZPP) Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant (PSIC) Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant (HMPG)

Grant Administration- Homeland Grant Homeland Grant allocation mandate by Congress DHS: 80% local, 20% state; only 3% admin. (5% in ’05,’06, ’07). Applies to PSIC also. The Department of Safety is the State Administrative Agency (SAA) and is responsible for: Writing and administering grants Equipment eligibility and grant compliance Point of contact for grant technical assistance to communities Point of contact for federal officials HSA (Homeland Security Advisor) is housed at DOS

Summary of Homeland Investment since 2003 in NH Communities Overall, NH has received: 2003: 20,899, : 21,969, : 15,021, : 7,886, : 6,955, : 6, Total: $ 79,369,462 in equipment, training, exercises (80% to locals).

Result of DHS Set Criteria Review (2/3 of funding formula) NH ranks in the bottom 25% of all States for State Asset Risk, State Geographical Risk and Total State Risk based upon DHS analysis. NH is considered to be at a lower risk than at least ¾ of all States and territories based on the DHS Comparative Risk Analysis.

The National Preparedness Goal (all Homeland grant funded initiatives must align with these) Seven National Priorities The Goal establishes a vision for National Preparedness including the seven National Priorities National Priorities help guide the Nation’s preparedness efforts to meet its most urgent needs

National Response Framework (Revised approach to Mission –Jan. 08) Purpose: Guides how the nation conducts all-hazards incident response Key Concepts: Builds on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with its flexible, scalable, and adaptable coordinating structures Aligns key roles and responsibilities across jurisdictions Links all levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations in a unified approach to emergency management Always in effect: can be partially or fully implemented Coordinates Federal assistance without need for formal trigger

Applying the Framework Most incidents wholly managed locally Some require additional support Small number require Federal support Catastrophic requires significant Federal support State Governor must request Federal support Minor event might be initial phase of larger, rapidly growing threat Accelerate assessment and response Federal Department/Agency acting on own authority may be initial Federal responder Integrated, systematic

State & Local Leadership and the Framework Effective, unified national response requires layered, mutually supporting capabilities: States are sovereign entities, and the Governor has responsibility for public safety and welfare; States are the main players in coordinating resources and capabilities and obtaining support from other States and the Federal government: Governor, Homeland Security Advisor, Director State Emergency Management Agency Local officials have primary responsibility for community preparedness and response: Elected/Appointed Officials (Mayor), Emergency Manager, Public Safety Officials Individuals and Households are key starting points for emergency preparedness and support community efforts

State’s Requirements Before Applying for Homeland Funds Updated the NH State Homeland Security Strategy (SHSS) with stakeholder input - September to November 2005 Program and Capability Review - January to March ‘06, revised Jan. ‘07 Established investment priorities

New Hampshire’s Competitive Grant Application-State Level In January 2006, a group of key stakeholders met to complete the DHS required Program and Capability Review. The group established the State’s priorities and target capabilities in the form of a competitive grant application and “investments” which directly correlate with the National Priorities and Target Capabilities List This group was expanded and reconvened in January 2007 to update the process, annual feedback from stakeholder is obtained as required.

New Hampshire’s DHS Applied-For “Investments” ’06-’09 Intelligence Analysis & Production Fire/EMS State Interoperability Infrastructure Initiative Strengthening Standardized CBRNE Detection, Response and Decontamination Capabilities Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis MMRS Tri-State Collaborative Citizens Corp Infrastructure Assessment & Protection

Competitive Grant Review Process for Local (annual) The State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) – Local applications are modeled after the DHS competitive grant process at the State level Governor and Commissioner receive advice and recommendations from a Statewide, locally based first responder Grant Review Committee Only applications that are regional and truly collaborative will be accepted Committee will score the applications based on an established score criteria that directly ties to the information submitted in the State’s application to the Feds, strategy, TCLs, AARs, etc.

What does a Homeland Application have to Tie In To? Must be tied to NH State Strategy Must be tied to National Priority (7) Must be tied to an activity that is specified in NH’s DHS/FEMA approved Investment Justifications Must have a function within the 37 Target Capabilities Must NOT SUPPLANT a locally budgeted item/priority Should tie to the results of a local threat/risk assessment, an Exercise After Action Report (AAR) etc. The tie for a grant project should be to a defined objective valuation which defines a need

Grants Support Core National Preparedness Goal Priorities Expanded Regional Collaboration Implement the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan National Infrastructure Protection Plan Strengthen Information Sharing and Collaboration Capabilities Strengthen Interoperable Communications Capabilities Strengthen CBRNE Detection, Response and Decontamination Capabilities Strengthen Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis Capabilities

State Homeland Security Strategy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STATE HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGY (SHSS) STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GOAL #1: Prevention - To achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the State of New Hampshire to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident, either natural or man-made, from occurring. This goal protects lives and property of the citizens of New Hampshire. GOAL #2: Protection - To achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the State of New Hampshire to reduce the vulnerability of critical infrastructure or key resources in order to deter, mitigate, or neutralize catastrophic events including terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. GOAL #3: Response - Achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the State of New Hampshire to address the short-term, direct effects of natural or man-made including terrorism events. These activities include immediate actions to preserve life, property, and the environment; meet basic human needs; and maintain the social, economic, and political structure of the affected community. GOAL #4: Recovery - Achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the State of New Hampshire to develop, coordinate, and execute service- and site-restoration plans and the reconstitution of government operations and services through individual, private- sector, non-governmental, and public assistance programs following a natural or man- made event including a terrorism incident.

Target Capabilities which defines 37 specific capabilities that communities, the private sector, and all levels of government should collectively possess in order to respond effectively to disasters