Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)

Directors' Update: Nov. 3, 2021

Business Meeting: Nov. 9, 2021

Summary:

The US Department of Homeland Security, through the Washington State Military Department provides FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds to local jurisdictions and tribes with emergency management programs. The intent of this grant is to support the local emergency management operating budget by providing funds for the program enhancements that are outside the regular budget.

Lewis County Emergency Management applies annually for the EMPG Grant and will receive $43,686.00. for this grant cycle. The contract period will run from June 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. This money will be utilized for a number of projects, equipment, training, Everbridge Resident Connection, preparedness and educational materials for the county's first responders and members of our community.

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the Agreement between Lewis County, Washington, and the Washington State Military Department for FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); and

WHEREAS, the contract amount of $43,686.00 has already been included in the budget.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby approves an agreement between Lewis County and the Washington State Military Department, providing $43,686.00 in EMPG funds; and delegates authority to Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, to sign Agreement #E22-134 Revised on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of November, 2021.