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

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HSGP Appendix | February 2021 Page A-20 Exercise Information Recipients that use HSGP funds to conduct an exercise(s) are encouraged to complete a progressive exercise series. Exercises conducted by states and high-risk urban areas may be used to fulfill similar exercise requirements required by other grant programs. Recipients are encouraged to invite representatives/planners involved with other federally mandated or private exercise activities. States and high-risk urban areas are encouraged to share, at a minimum, the multi- year training and exercise schedule with those departments, agencies, and organizations included in the plan. • Validating Capabilities. Exercises examine and validate capabilities-based planning across the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas. The extensive engagement of the whole community, including but not limited to examining the needs and requirements for individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, and others with access and functional needs, is essential to the development of an effective and comprehensive exercise program. Exercises are designed to be progressive – increasing in scope and complexity and drawing upon results and outcomes from prior exercises and real-world incidents – to challenge participating communities. Consistent with HSEEP guidance and tools, the National Exercise Program (NEP) serves as the principal exercise mechanism for examining national preparedness and measuring readiness. Exercises should align with priorities and capabilities identified in a multi-year IPP. • Special Event Planning. If a state or high-risk urban area will be hosting a special event (e.g., Super Bowl, G-8 Summit), the special event planning should be considered as a training or exercise activity for the multi-year IPP. States must include all confirmed or planned special events in the multi-year IPP. The state or high-risk urban area may plan to use SHSP or UASI funding to finance training and exercise activities in preparation for those events. States and high-risk urban areas should also consider exercises at major venues (e.g., arenas, convention centers) that focus on evacuations, communications, and command and control. • Regional Exercises. States should also anticipate participating in at least one regional exercise annually. • Role of Non-Governmental Entities in Exercises. Non-governmental participation in all levels of exercises is strongly encouraged. Leaders from non-governmental entities should be included in the planning, design, and evaluation of an exercise. SLTT jurisdictions are encouraged to develop exercises that test the integration and use of resources provided by non-governmental entities, defined as the private sector and private non-profit, faith-based, and community organizations. Participation in exercises should be coordinated with local Citizen Corps Whole Community Council(s) or their equivalents and other partner agencies. Reporting on the Implementation of the National Preparedness System Identifying and Assessing Risk and Estimating Capability Requirements By December 31, 2021, states, territories, and high-risk urban areas are required to complete a THIRA/SPR that addresses all 32 core capabilities and is compliant with CPG 201, Third Edition. Specific guidance on the requirements for each core capability will be forthcoming in 2021, as some core capabilities have fewer reporting requirements than others. Beginning in 2020, jurisdictions began the requirement to respond to a series of planning-related questions as part of the THIRA/SPR. Jurisdictions are required to submit a THIRA every three (3) years to establish a consistent baseline for assessment. While the THIRA will be only required every three years, jurisdictions will continue to be