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Additional Exercise Information Recipients that decide to use HSGP funds to conduct an exercise(s) are encouraged to complete a progressive exercise series. Exercises conducted by states and Urban Areas may be used to fulfill similar exercise requirements required by other grant programs. Recipients are encouraged to invite representatives/planners involved with other Federally -mandated or private exercise activities. States and Urban Areas are encouraged to share, at a minimum, the multi- year training and exercise schedule with those departments, agencies, and organizations included in the plan. • Exercise Scenarios. The scenarios used in HSGP-funded exercises must be based on the state/Urban Area's THIRA and SPR. The scenarios used in HSGP-funded exercises must focus on validating capabilities, must be large enough in scope and size to exercise multiple activities and warrant involvement from multiple jurisdictions and disciplines and non-governmental organizations, and take into account the needs and requirements for individuals with disabilities. Exercise scenarios should align with priorities and capabilities identified in the Multi-year TEP. • Special Event Planning. If a state or Urban Area will be hosting a special event (e.g., Super Bowl, G-8 Summit), the special event planning should be considered as a training or exercise activity for the purpose of the Multi-year TEP. The state or Urban Area should plan to use SHSP or UASI funding to finance training and exercise activities in preparation for those events. States and Urban Areas should also consider exercises at major venues (e.g., arenas, convention centers) that focus on evacuations, communications, and command and control. Regional Exercises. States should also anticipate participating in at least one Regional Exercise annually. States must include all confirmed or planned special events in the Multi-year TEP. Role of Non -Governmental Entities in Exercises. Non-governmental participation in all levels of exercises is strongly encouraged. Leaders from non-governmental entities should be included in the planning, design, and evaluation of an exercise. State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions are encouraged to develop exercises that test the integration and use of non-governmental resources provided by non-governmental entities, defined as the private sector and private non-profit, faith -based, community, participation in exercises should be coordinated with the local Citizen Corps Council(s) or their equivalent and other partner agencies. Unauthorized Exercise Costs Unauthorized exercise -related costs include: Reimbursement for the maintenance and/or wear and tear costs of general use vehicles (e.g., construction vehicles), medical supplies, and emergency response apparatus (e.g., fire trucks, ambulances). Equipment that is purchased for permanent installation and/or use, beyond the scope of the conclusion of the exercise (e.g., electronic messaging signs). 61 Appendix C—FY2015 HSGP Funding Guidelines