ANAHEIM, CITY OF 5-2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 Using the Goal and the corresponding structnre of the TCL as the foundation, State and local homeland security, public safety, and public and private health organizations can continue to build the framework that connect them to support the overall homeland security program. Appendix G maps the above programs to each of the Target Capabilities in an effort to emphasize areas of overlap among the programs as well as any unique focus areas of each program. To emphasize the criticality of a coordinated approach to the management and application of these funding streams, DHS and HHS have established a Federal Preparedness Grant Program Steering Committee to strengthen the alignment of each agency's respective grant programs both with each other and within the new context of the Goal. Through this committee, DHS and HHS are working to align their programs and develop common language and analytical tools while maintaining the discreet focus areas of each program. States should examine how they are integrating preparedness activities across disciplines and agencies. In FY 2006, States must implement a cohesive planning framework that builds and implements homeland security initiatives that leverage both DHS and HHS resources as well as other Federal and State resources. In addition to DHS and HHS resources, grantees and subgrantees should consider preparedness assistance programs from other Federal agencies including the USDA, DOl, and DOT. Specific attention should be paid to how all available preparedness funding sources can be effectively utilized in a collaborative manner to support the enhancement of capabilities throughout the State. In FY 2005, G&T, CDC, and HRSA encouraged the integration of disciplines through a Senior Advisory Committee to coordinate Federal assistance programs including G&T, CDC, HRSA, and other Federal entities providing homeland security assistance. This requirement remains in place in FY 2006 and underscores the importance that DHS and HHS stress to grantees and subgrantees in taking a holistic approach to implementing their strategic homeland security goals and objectives by considering all available support and assistance programs, regardless of the source. 9 States are encouraged to broaden membership of the Senior Advisory Committee to include membership from additional disciplines, associations, and regional working groups. 9 The membership of the Senior Advisory Committee must, at a minimum, include the following State officials directly responsible for the administration of Office of Grants and Training grants and CDC and HRSA cooperative agreements: the State Administrative Agency (SAA), HRSA Program Director, HRSA Bioterrorism Hospital Coordinator, and CDC Program Director. In addition, program representatives from the following entities should be members on the committee: State Homeland Security Advisor (if this role is not also the- SAA); State Emergency Management Agency Director; State Public Health Officer; State Public Safety Officer (and SAA for Justice Assistance Grants, if different); State Court Official; State EMS Director; State Trauma System Manager; State Citizen Corps POC; United States Coast Guard Area Command or Captain of the Port; Senior Members of the Regional Transit Security Working Group, Senior Security Officials from Major Transportation Systems; and the Adjutant General. PREPARE:DNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFFICE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 21