Action 23.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Emergency Services
- Meeting Date:
- 07/11/2023
- Title:
- Accept the Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant Program (HMEP) Award
- Submitted By:
- Daniel Duchon, Emergency Services
- Department:
- Emergency Services
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Daniel Duchon
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Director, Emergency Managment
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
You will use this Agenda Item template if your item involves a Grant (whether a new or renewal grant). You also must attach the Grant Approval Form to the item before Finance will approve it. Select the SPECIAL LINKS on your left-hand menu and Click on "Grant Approval Form". Then complete the form, save it and attach it to your item (on the Attachments tab).
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Accept the Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant Program Award 693JK2240018HMEP, administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), in the amount of $20,000 for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Background:
Cochise County Emergency Management was awarded $20,000 for the Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant Program (HMEP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The grant was approved by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and is administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The grant will be used to fund first responders to attend HAZMAT conferences/training; plan exercises, and write a HAZMAT response plan.
Cochise County Emergency Management facilitates this grant for the six municipal fire departments and fourteen fire districts.
Cochise County Emergency Management facilitates this grant for the six municipal fire departments and fourteen fire districts.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Department will spend funds on approved training, exercises, and planning.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
County will be unable to fund HAZMAT training, exercises, and planning for the six municipal fire departments and fourteen fire districts.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Copy of minutes to Emergency Management, thank you.