There has been a lot of discussion about letters of intent (LOI), pre-applications, sub-applications, and supporting documentation for several different hazard mitigation grant rounds.  The OEM Mitigation Team wanted to advise everyone of some upcoming virtual trainings from our FEMA partners.  The intent of these trainings is to assist jurisdictions in providing a complete pre or sub application along with understanding the documents needed for review.  The goal is to continue to provide information to help jurisdictions efficiently fill out applications and streamline the process by having a complete application packet.  Please see below!   

The following are upcoming HMA virtual training opportunities:

FEMA Region X will be hosting the following free trainings:

• Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements (must register)
  August 10-12, 2021 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
   
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Benefit Cost Analysis (must register)
  September 14-15, 2021 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
   
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review, Project Implementation, and Closeout (must register)
  October 12-13, 2021 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PST)

Three additional HMGP-DR-4599-OR subapplicant briefings have been scheduled. If you are seeking funding under HMGP-DR-4599-OR (tied to the 11-15 February winter storm/May 4th disaster declaration) or interested in learning more about funding available under that disaster declaration, please attend one of the following (no registration needed):

• HMGP-DR-4599-OR Subapplicant Briefing #5
  Thu, Jul 1, 2021 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PDT)
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/323035981
  You can also dial in using your phone.
  United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
  Access Code: 323-035-981
  New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/323035981
   
• HMGP-DR-4599-OR Subapplicant Briefing #6
  Wed, Jul 7, 2021 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/483432021
  You can also dial in using your phone.
  United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
  Access Code: 483-432-021
  New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/483432021
   
• HMGP-DR-4599-OR Subapplicant Briefing #7
  Fri, Jul 9, 2021 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/272389989
  You can also dial in using your phone.
  United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
  Access Code: 272-389-989
  New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/272389989
   
• If you cannot make any of the above dates/times and would like to schedule a webinar for your entity, please email shmo@mil.state.or.us.

The state hazard mitigation officer will host a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) FY20 Oregon Lessons Learned webinar (no registration needed):
Thu, Jul 8, 2021 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (PDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/416828373
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 416-828-373
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/416828373

Please contact the Mitigation Team if you have any questions, shmo@mil.state.or.us.  We are still providing technical assistance through our FEMA teams and scheduled one on one sessions.  

Stephen Richardson
Mitigation and Individual Assistance
Section Manager
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Office (503) 378-3316
Cell (971) 332-0005
stephen.j.richardson@mil.state.or.us