Item 18 - Adopt Resolution for FY 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant

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EMPG Program Appendix | February 2021 Page H-4 •The DM plan should address strategies/plans for the following: o Requirements Defining o Resource Ordering o Distribution Methods o Inventory Management o Staging Areas o Transportation o Demobilization FEMA Regional Logistics Branch will work with EMPG Program recipients to provide technical assistance during the development and maintenance of their DM plans, and to ensure all recipients have effective DM plans capable of integrating with federal, NGOs, private sector, and state, local, tribal, and territorial stakeholders during major disasters. Recipients should refer to the following for additional guidance: •Information Bulletin (IB) 442, Guidance on Distribution Management Plans for the Fiscal Year 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Additional Logistics Planning Resources FEMA recommends that EMPG Program recipients use the following resources in developing their DM plan. To learn more about these programs and documents, or for any questions, please contact the Logistics Section Chief from your FEMA Region. •The Logistics Capability Assessment Tool 2 (LCAT2) Flyer: The LCAT2 Flyer provides an overview of the LCAT2, how it is beneficial, how the LCAT process works, and how to obtain an LCAT2. •Points of Distribution (PODs) Training: FEMA Logistics developed a comprehensive POD training to assist states in developing actionable emergency distribution plans and understanding associated challenges. Additional information, including an explanatory DVD, POD guide, and online exam, are available on the Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI) website at https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-26. •Interagency Logistics (IL) Training: This basic IL training course familiarizes participants with the IL concepts of planning and response. The course also provides an overview of IL Partner disaster response organizations, discusses parameters for logistics support coordination, and creates a whole community forum to exchange the best logistics practices. Recipients may find more information on the course by visiting: https://training.fema.gov/emigrams/2018/1439%20- %20training%20opportunity%20- %20l8540%20basic%20interagency%20logistics%20fy19.pdf?d=10/2/2018. •Other Logistics Planning Resources: Recipients will find additional planning guidance at: Planning Guides | FEMA.gov. Specific to logistics planning, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, Version 2.0 provides guidance on how to incorporate logistics into EOPs. Additionally, the Supply Chain Resilience Guide provides emergency managers with recommendations and best practices on how to analyze local supply chains and work with the private sector to enhance supply chain resilience using a five-phased approach. Funding for Critical Emergency Supplies Critical emergency supplies—such as shelf stable products, water, and basic medical supplies—are an allowable expense under the EMPG Program. Each state must have FEMA’s approval of a five-year viable inventory management plan prior to allocating grant funds for stockpiling purposes. The inventory