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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), AND Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA)
Coming Soon!
Application Period Open September 30, 2022
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COVID-19 Public Assistance (PA) Grant Application Deadlines:
- Federal grant cost-share under the PA program decreased from 100% to 90% for any projects with work completed on or after July 1, 2022.
- 100% Funding: FEMA applied 100% federal funding to all eligible COVID-19 costs for work performed and items used from the beginning of the incident period through 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2022
- 90% Funding: In Section 311 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Congress directed the federal share of assistance for the COVID-19 disaster declarations to be at least 90%. FEMA applied the 90% federal cost-share to funding for all eligible costs for work performed and items used on or after July 1, 2022. This includes any P.P.E. or other supplies purchased for a 60-day time.
- Project applications and all supporting backup documentation for work completed between January 20, 2020 to July 1, 2022 are due to FEMA no later than December 21, 2022. All backup documentation should be uploaded into the FEMA Grants Portal, per project.
If you have any questions, please contact your FEMA Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) or reach out to Stacy Massaconi, DEMA State Public Assistance Officer (SPAO) (Stacy.Massaconi@delaware.gov).
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Air Disinfection under FEMA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Safe Opening and Operation Policy (O&O Policy).
On June 13, 2022, FEMA issued clarification regarding the eligibility of Air Disinfection under FEMA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Safe Opening and Operation Policy (O&O Policy).
Specifically, based on information regarding the spread of COVID-19 that continues to be disseminated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). FEMA is clarifying that air disinfection may be eligible in limited circumstances in accordance with the O&O Policy under the category of cleaning and disinfecting. This clarification applies to the effective dates in the O&O Policy, which is retroactive to the beginning of the incident period.
In certain circumstances, the updated guidance allows for different forms of ventilation and air disinfection, including Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI). In general, these measures had previously been considered to be not eligible. Therefore, the region’s disaster teams will work with State Public Assistance staff to identify applicants that may be impacted by the new guidance. As necessary, previous project claims will be re-instated if they are determined to now be eligible.
For more information on Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for Public Assistance please click Here. Additional information can be found in the memorandum Here.
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FEMA PA Grants: Test-to-Treat Guidance for COVID-19
The Test-to-Treat initiative, released as part of the White House updated National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, makes it easier for people at high risk of severe disease to quickly access COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments. FEMA will continue to support the fight against COVID-19 by offering funding through the Public Assistance Program to state, local, tribal nation, and territorial (SLTT) government entities for eligible costs related to Test-to-Treat sites. These Test-to-Treat sites will offer rapid COVID-19 testing, an assessment from a medical provider, and prescription and administration of oral antiviral treatments, if medically appropriate. In some cases, the sites may also offer vaccinations. Test-to-Treat sites will provide all of these services and treatments at no cost to individuals.
FEMA will offer Public Assistance grant funding to applicable SLTTs and eligible private nonprofit medical care providers for activities conducted at Test-to-Treat sites that are eligible for reimbursement under the PA program. As a condition of receiving this financial assistance, potential Applicants must comply with all of the equity requirements detailed in FEMA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Medical Care Eligible for Public Assistance (Interim) policy.
The process to potentially receive PA reimbursement funding for Test-to-Treat sites is the same process used for all other COVID-19 work and costs under the PA program for the COVID-19 disaster. (For example, period of performance dates and cost-share percentages are no different for test-to-treat sites under Category B for emergency work, than for previous eligible work performed under the COVID-19 PA program and disaster). All applicants must be legally responsible for the emergency work they are conducting and applying for reimbursement. FEMA’s policies, fact sheets, and guidance documents for COVID-19 PA grants are available here. Please download the entire FEMA fact sheet to learn more about the eligibility under FEMA PA grants for work considered eligible as part of the Test-to-Treat sites initiative.
For more information and questions about this new PA guidance, please contact DEMA State Public Assistance Officer (SPAO) Stacy Massaconi at Stacy.Massaconi@delaware.gov.
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The Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD)
DEVOAD serves as an umbrella organization to encourage collaboration, communication, and cooperation of volunteer organizations in response to State disasters. Please contact Delaware VOAD State Chair, Toby French, at delawarevoad@gmail.com, for further information or questions.
Volunteers Needed:
If you or your organization wishes to volunteer, please email Vice Chair, Marty Brett, at mbrett5@verizon.net and DEVOAD will arrange work to fit the skills and number of volunteers available.
Events:
Meet Toby and Marty in-person at the DEVOAD table during the free annual Kent County Family Preparedness Day this Saturday, September 17th, from 10:00 A.M.- 14:00 P.M. at Brecknock Park in Camden.
Please see all other volunteer opportunities: Here
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Date: September 24th
Time: 9:00 A.M-11:00 A.M.
Volunteers: Register here, if you are interested in helping as a volunteer.
Charity Crossing is hosting a community giveaway exclusively for Veterans, Service Personnel, and their families. Baby items, Toys, Pet Supplies, and household products will be distributed at Pavilion 5, Glasgow Park, Newark, Delaware. The giveaway starts at 9 am.
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Update: The drive-through food distribution will move to a large quarterly distribution in 2023.
New Castle County
When: September 16 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Delaware Tech, 400 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark
Register in advance: Here
Sign up to volunteer: VOLUNTEER SHIFT IS FULL!
When: September 19 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 3100 Skyline Drive, Wilmington
Register in advance: Here
When: September 20 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 501 N Madison St, Wilmington
Register in advance: Here
When: September 21 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 3310 Wrangle Hill Rd, Wilmington
Register in advance: Here
When: September 22 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 601 New Castle Ave, Wilmington
Register in advance: Here
When: September 23 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where: 2042 Sunset Lake Rd, Newark
Register in advance: Here
Kent County
When: September 26 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 16 E Mt Vernon St, Smyrna
Register in advance: Here
Please bring proof that you live in Delaware!
On-site registration will also be available! Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. The Food Bank of Delaware is prepared to serve up to 1,000 households at each pantry. Public restrooms will not be available. Please make sure your trunk or backseat is clear for easy loading.
If you are not able to attend the distribution, please visit www.fbd.org/get-help to learn about other ways the Food Bank and our network of partners can help you!
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SR1 Coastal Corridor Resiliency Study: Virtual Public Workshop
Date: September 20
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM or 6:00-7:00 PM
Attend Webinar: Here
Due to the low-lying topography of Delaware, creating resilient infrastructure in the face of roadway flooding is a challenge. DelDOT has been and continues to be challenged by the effects of sea-level rise (SLR) and frequently flooded roadways. This section of SR1 is a primary evacuation route for Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, Maryland. This planning study will allow the Delaware Department of Transportation to develop short and long-term solutions to help protect this important roadway for both the economic stability of the state, and the safety of the traveling public.
Current Study Phase:
- Data collection/Public Outreach
- Meetings/Workshops
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Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.
Tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like operating medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance. Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan:
- Different ages of members within your household
- Responsibilities for assisting others
- Locations frequented
- Dietary needs
- Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
- Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
- Languages spoken
- Cultural and religious considerations
- Pets or service animals
- Households with school-aged children
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Step 3: Create a Family Emergency Plan
Make a Family Communication Plan quickly and easily with a fillable form, here.
Step 4: Practice your plan with your family/household
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The 16th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day
Saturday, September 17
Location: Brecknock County Park in Camden
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us for a free, fun, family event with activities, demos, and resources to help your family get prepared for emergencies.
Events include:
- Special demonstrations/activities focused on emergency preparedness
- Emergency Kit Relay Races for kids
- The Preparedness and Safety Exhibitor Search for a prize sponsored by Delmarva Power-an Exelon Company
- The Preparedness Scavenger Hunt in the park.
- The DSP helicopter
- Fire trucks
- Sparky the Fire Dog
- Smokey the Bear
- Music provided by a local DJ
- A vehicle extrication demo, and more!
To top things off, a Citizen Corps Emergency/Disaster kit will be given away each hour, exhibitors will have plenty of free preparedness giveaway items, and snacks and lunch can be purchased from local food trucks. The first 500 people to complete an activity challenge will receive a free water ice from Kona Ice!
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External Stakeholder Working Group: 2023 Membership
 FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division is now accepting applications to join the HMA External Stakeholder Working Group (ESWG). The ESWG is a collaborative working group established in 2016 with the purpose of increasing engagement and transparency with non-federal partners in hazard mitigation, including states, local communities and jurisdictions, tribal nations, and territories (SLTT).
What does the ESWG do?
- Workstreams - Turn discussion into action by engaging in deep-dive problem-solving on topics aligned with HMA/ FEMA strategic priorities.
- Outreach – Move mitigation forward by acting as a bridge of knowledge and communication between FEMA and stakeholder communities.
- Engagement – Provide stakeholder perspectives on FEMA initiatives.
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FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series
Each year, FEMA hosts a number of educational webinars for applicants, sub-applicants and other relevant stakeholders interested in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. The 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Summer Engagement Series is hosting experts and special guests to provide information and insight on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs, as well as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). There will also be three webinars that focus on the fiscal year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for BRIC and FMA.
Upcoming Webinars:
- Thursday Sept. 22: BRIC Notice of Funding Opportunity Technical and Qualitative Criteria
- Thursday Sept. 29: Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Review 101
- Tuesday Oct. 4: Using Grant Funding to Build Resilience: The How, When, and Where of Applying for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
If someone is in need of special accommodations, please contact fema-hmacomms@fema.dhs.gov and we will ensure those needs are met.
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Addressing Equity through Hazard Mitigation Planning
September 21, 2022
11:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. ET
Register: Here
Considering equity in emergency management and hazard mitigation is an important goal. The most at-risk members of our community often experience the greatest losses from disasters. A “Whole Community” approach to hazard mitigation includes incorporating the considerations of these populations into the hazard mitigation planning and project development process. This webinar will make the connection between equitable planning and inclusive project development and the community outreach that goes into making this possible.
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Delaware Emergency Management Agency Training
September & October Courses:
- September 28: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings/ Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
- October 4-5: Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems
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WEBINARS, TRAINING, & CONFERENCES
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Find a Vaccination & Testing Location Near You!
- Find a Vaccine near you by visiting: Here
- Testing: A list of testing locations can be found: Here
- At-Home Testing Kits: Here
- COVID-19 Boosters Shots: Stay informed about who is available and where you can get your booster shots in Delaware by visiting: Here
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Stay Connected & Share with your Networks!
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We hope you are well and thank you for reading!
Brought to you by the Recovery Team at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), in partnership with Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD).
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FEMA recently published Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 
