Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities
Department of Homeland Security Assistance to States and Localities

Author: Shawn Reese

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1437922260

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Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Historical Development of Fed. Homeland Security Assistance; (3) Summary of Grant Programs: (a) Terrorism Preparedness: State Homeland Security; Urban Area Security; Transit Security; Port Security; Freight Rail Security; Amtrak; Intercity Bus Security; Trucking Security; Buffer Zone Protection; Commercial Equipment; (b) All-Hazards Prepared. Grant Programs: Metro. Med. Response; Firefighters Assistance; Regional Catastrophic Prepared.; Citizen Corps; Emerg. Mgmt.; Public Safety Interoperable Commun.; Emerg. Oper. Center; (c) Other DHS Assistance; (d) Legal Citations; (4) Issues for the 111th Congress: Purpose and No. of Assistance Programs; Eval. of Funding; Eligible Grant Recipients; Funding Amounts. Illus.

Homeland Security
Homeland Security

Author: William O. Jenkins, Jr.

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1428936483

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Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region (NCR), comprising jurisdictions including the District of Columbia and surrounding jursidictions in Maryland and Virginia, has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorists. This report examines (1) what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions for emergency preparedness; (2) what challenges exist within NCR to organizing and implementing efficient and effective regional preparedness programs; (3) what gaps, if any, remain in the emergency preparedness of NCR; and (4) what has been the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in NCR as of May 2004. Tables and figure. This is a print on demand report.

Homeland Security Grants
Homeland Security Grants

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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Homeland Security: DHS Improved Its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge
Homeland Security: DHS Improved Its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

Author: William O. Jenkins

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-07

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1437902642

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Since 2002, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has distributed over $19 billion in homeland security grants to enhance the nation¿s preparedness and response capabilities. FEMA is responsible for all preparedness efforts including allocating and managing these grants. This testimony examines: (1) the process and methods to allocate homeland security grants to state and local governments; (2) how DHS communicates with states and localities in making grant allocation decisions; (3) what challenges affect the expeditious spending of DHS grant funds by states and localities; and (4) the extent that DHS measured program outcomes as part of its efforts to monitor the expenditure of grant dollars. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual - Version 2 February 2021
FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual - Version 2 February 2021

Author: Fema

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781954285385

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FEMA has the statutory authority to deliver numerous disaster and non-disaster financial assistance programs in support of its mission, and that of the Department of Homeland Security, largely through grants and cooperative agreements. These programs account for a significant amount of the federal funds for which FEMA is accountable. FEMA officials are responsible and accountable for the proper administration of these funds pursuant to federal laws and regulations, Office of Management and Budget circulars, and federal appropriations law principles.