55A - AA, AGMT AND RESO FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT

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Exhibit A plans, obviously EPC clearly understands both the regulations and "interpretations" so goes into the review process as aligned as possible. All said, the key to a successful review is to be absolutely certain that every required component is clearly marked in the plan and on the FEMA Review Tool. Nothing can replace EPC's years of experience and track record at facilitating and writing FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plans. This experience has also prepared us for any unexpected challenges with other aspects of the planning process — Planning Team Meetings, community outreach, and participating in the adoption meeting. EPC prides itself on working closely with the jurisdiction's Point of Contact to bend and adjust to the content, format, and scheduling needs. Hazard Mitigation Planning Process Preparation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be completed in compliance with the requirements of the federal government Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), FEMA's Local Multi -Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance published July 2008, the Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide published in October 2011, and the Local Mitigation Planning Handbook published March 2013. Building on those Local Mitigation materials and other FEMA mitigation "how-to guides", the Plan Review Guide following methodology will be utilized: OcloLtr 1,:011 Planning Tools have been developed by EPC that FEMA will significantly decrease the amount of jurisdictional staff time required for completion of the HMP. EPC developed these tools during preparation of the 2014 update to the County of Los Angeles All - Hazards Mitigation Plan. County of orange 0 Risk and Vulnerability Assessment includes & preparing the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Vulnerability Analysis portion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Orange county Fire Authority EPC will build off of the Risk Assessment in the 2015 County pwp of Orange and Orange County Fire Authority Hazard Mitigation Plan as well as the 2018 State of California Multi - Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the City of Santa Ana General Plan — Safety Element and Emergency Operations Plan will be reviewed for hazard and risk -related information as well as history of previous occurrences. EPC also Local Hazard Miniptlo Plan November maintains a broad range of resources for information 2015 regarding historical disasters. The EPC Team will base its research on the hazards on those as identified in the California Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan. During the first Planning Team meeting, the hazards will be discussed, and EPC will provide recommendations on a final hazards list. The Risk Assessment in the HMP will include hazard -specific chapters #36221v2 4 55A-19