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program reflects the Department's intent to build and sustain an integrated network of national capabilities across all levels of government and the whole community. Disparate governance structures must be integrated and refined to ensure resources are targeted to support the most critical needs of a community based on risk driven, capabilities -based planning. Strong and inclusive governance systems better ensure that disparate funding streams are coordinated and applied for maximum impact. DHS /FEMA requires that all governance processes that guide the allocation of preparedness grant funds adhere to the following guiding principles: • Coordination oflnvestments — resources must be allocated to address the most critical capability needs as identified in their SPR and coordinated among affected preparedness stakeholders. • Transparency — stakeholders must be provided visibility on how preparedness grant funds are allocated and distributed, and for what purpose. • Substantive Local Involvement — the tools and processes that are used to inform the critical priorities, which DHS /FEMA grants support must include local government representatives. At the state and regional levels, local risk assessments must be included in the overarching analysis to ensure that all threats and hazards are accounted for. • Flexibility with Accountability — recognition of unique preparedness gaps at the local level, as well as maintaining and sustaining existing capabilities. • Support of Regional Coordination. — recognition of inter /intra -state partnerships and dependencies at the state and regional levels, and within metropolitan areas. Page 30 of 46 Appendix A - FY 2016 EMPG Program Priorities 55A -100