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FOREWORD: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) is responsible for designing and implementing homeland security initiatives and ensuring that the state is ready to protect lives and property by effectively preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and emergencies. As a result of working together under the Homeland Security Grant Program, we have made our communities safer and better prepared. This year, the Homeland Security Grant Program will promote the three National Priorities, which includes the advancement of whole community security and emergency management, building prevention and protection capabilities, and the maturation and enhancement of the Major Urban Area Fusion Centers. In addition to changes with the National Priorities, new rules for emergency operation plans, fusion centers, and equipment/training procurement will be implemented this fiscal year. Throughout the duration of the grant, Cal EMA's program representatives will continue to be available to assist you in enhancing your homeland security programs and I encourage you to contact them for guidance and advice. We have much work ahead of us as we continue to plan for both the expected and the unexpected. California continues to be recognized as a national leader in homeland security and emergency management and the dedicated staff at Cal EMA will continue to work collaboratively with you to advance our combined efforts, which benefit our communities. With your dedication and hard work, we have made significant progress and have achieved a number of objectives that continue to make California a better place to live, work, and thrive. To further our progress, I am pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2011 State Supplement to the Federal Program Guidance. Sincerely, Mike Dayton Secretary