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Supplemental SHSP Guidance
<br />Governance
<br />In keeping with the guiding principles of governance for all DHS/FEMA preparedness programs,
<br />recipients must coordinate activities across preparedness disciplines and levels of government,
<br />including state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments. A cohesive planning framework
<br />should incorporate DHS/FEMA resources, as well as those from other Federal, state, territory,
<br />local, private sector, faith -based community, and Tribal organizations. Specific attention should
<br />be paid to how available preparedness funding sources can effectively support a whole
<br />community approach to emergency preparedness and management and the enhancement of core
<br />capabilities. To ensure this, the SAA must establish or reestablish a unified Senior Advisory
<br />Committee (SAC).
<br />Senior Advisory Committee (SAC)
<br />The SAC builds upon previously established advisory bodies under HSGP (including the SHSP
<br />and UASI programs), Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), Transit Security Grant
<br />Program (TSGP), and Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Examples of advisory bodies that
<br />should be included on the SAC include: Urban Area Working Groups (UAWGs), Statewide
<br />Interoperability Governing Board (SIGB), Area Maritime Security Committees (AMSCs),
<br />Regional Transportation Security Working Groups (RTSWGs), Citizen Corps Councils,
<br />Disability Inclusion Working Groups, and Children's Working Groups. To ensure a whole
<br />community effort, SAC membership should include representation from relevant jurisdictions,
<br />response disciplines, UASI-funded Urban Areas, Citizen Corps Councils, Tribal organizations,
<br />and non-profit, faith based, and other voluntary organizations such as the American Red Cross.
<br />SACS are encouraged to develop subcommittee structures, as necessary, to address issue- or
<br />region -specific considerations.
<br />The responsibilities of a SAC include:
<br />• Integrating preparedness activities across disciplines, the private sector, non-profit
<br />organizations, faith -based and community organizations, and all levels of government,
<br />including local, state, Tribal, and territorial, with the goal of maximizing coordination
<br />and reducing duplication of effort;
<br />• Creating a cohesive planning network that builds and implements preparedness
<br />initiatives using DHS/FEMA resources, as well as other Federal, state, territorial, local,
<br />private sector, faith -based community, and Tribal resources;
<br />• Management of all available preparedness funding sources to ensure their effective use
<br />of and to minimize duplication of effort; and
<br />• Ensuring applications for SHSP and UASI funds align with the capability gaps
<br />identified in the THIRA and SPR.
<br />SAC Composition and Scope
<br />1. Membership. The SAC must include whole community intrastate and interstate
<br />partners as applicable and have balanced representation among entities with operational
<br />responsibilities for terrorism/disaster prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and
<br />recovery activities within the state.
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<br />Appendix B—FY 2015 HSGP Priorities
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