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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND TO ACCEPT THE AWARD, TO THE FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,469.45 FEDERAL FUNDS; AND
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WHEREAS, the FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM provides, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies with resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and works toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
WHEREAS, The FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM allows costs to support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission areas.
WHEREAS, This funding provides framework and reimbursement for activities necessary for the preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery missions required for the City Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. AND
WHEREAS, The FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS offers funds and other resources for multi-coordination of Emergency Management Operations for the City of New Haven.
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven support the coordination with external stakeholders, public safety agencies;
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders recognize that those functions are responsible to ensure unified command across all disciplines during all hazards; planning response and recovery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorize the Mayor to accept the award, and to sign all documents and contracts as needed by the FEMA/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM.