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Foreword: Director's Message to Grant Recipients The need to enhance our emergency management system was recognized in the Governor's Executive Order (5- 02 -05) and demonstrated in the lessons learned from the Katrina and Rita disasters. The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program provides an opportunity to achieve greater integration of these emergency management systems. This year the integration of SEMS and NIMS can be supported by: • Formally adopting NIMS in a manner consistent with SEMS • Completing NIMCAST baseline assessment/implementation plan • Developing and enhancing a public information system consistent with NIMS • Inclusion of private sector, non - governmental and volunteer organizations in all phases of emergency management • Developing communications and data interoperability standards • Inventorying assets to conform to homeland security resource typing standards • Conducting at least one operational area (OA) council meeting annually • Participating in MARAC and SEMS Specialist Committee meetings • Establishing a regular EOP review cycle and maintenance plan • Participating in SEMS/NIMS training and implement an all- hazards, progressive exercise program • Establishing or enhancing duty officer systems and procedures • Developing after action reports that incorporate corrective actions The Governor's Office of Emergency Services is providing this guide to assist with the application process, and will be available to provide technical assistance throughout the grant process. We look forward to continuing to work with each and every one of the Operational Areas on this program. Through our combined efforts, the State of California and local emergency agencies will be better prepared to manage any emergency event. HENRY RENTERIA Director FY 06 EMPG Grant Guide for Local Government