Mitigation Grant Program Resources

Hazard Mitigation Resources:

MEMA’s HMA Program Page: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/hazard-mitigation/grants/ FEMA’s HMA Program Page: http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance Official HMA Guidance: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/103279

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program HMGP Application: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/hazard- mitigation/grants/hazard-mitigation-grant-program-hmgp.html

PDM and FMA Application: eGrants: eGrants website: https://portal.fema.gov/ eGrants Course website: https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-30.a To obtain eGrants access: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/hazard-mitigation/grants/flood-mitigation- assistance-fma-grant-program.html

Benefit-Cost Analysis Software Download and related Toolkit: http://www.fema.gov/benefit-cost-analysis#1 Benefit-Cost Analysis Helpline: 1-855-540-6744 [email protected] Engineering Helpline: 1-855-540-6744 [email protected] Environmental/Historic Preservation Helpline: 1-855-540-6744 [email protected]

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Resources:

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Planning “How-to Guides” Website: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/collections/6 Mitigation Planning, Laws, Regulations & Guidance: http://www.fema.gov/mitigation-planning-laws-regulations-guidance FEMA’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Website: https://www.fema.gov/multi-hazard-mitigation-planning FEMA’s Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=4859

State Hazard Mitigation Team Contacts:

Sarah White David Woodbury Marybeth Groff, CFM MEMA MEMA MEMA Mitigation Unit Supervisor Hazard Mitigation Grants Hazard Mitigation Planner Phone: 508-820-2053 Coordinator Phone: 508-820-1435 [email protected] Phone: 508-820-2034 [email protected] [email protected]

Sherry Leung Beth Dubrawski Scott MacLeod MEMA MEMA MEMA Lead Mitigation Contract Specialist Mitigation Contract Specialist Mitigation & Disaster Recover Phone: 508-820-1436 Phone: 508-820-1425 Division Manager [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 508-820-1445 [email protected] Eric Carlson DCR Acting State Hazard Mitigation Officer; Flood Hazard Mgmt. Program, Environmental Engineer Phone: 617-626-1362 [email protected] Other Helpful Resources:

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): http://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/flood-insurance-rate-map-firm FEMA Map Service Center (FIRMette): https://msc.fema.gov/ Sandy Reform Act: https://www.fema.gov/sandy-recovery-improvement-act-2013 Coastal Zone Management – StormSmart Coasts: http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm USGS Sea-level Rise Modeling Handbook: Resource Guide for Coastal Land Managers, Engineers, and Scientists: http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/pp1815 Massachusetts River & Stream Crossing Standards: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Portals/74/docs/regulatory/StreamRiverContinuity/MA_RiverStream CrossingStandards.pdf (Standards) http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dfg/der/pdf/stream-crossings-handbook.pdf (Handbook) Property Acquisition Handbook for Local Communities: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/3117 Relocation Assistance (BOR): http://www.mass.gov/hed/community/planning/relocation-assistance- bor.html (Bureau of Relocation) Coastal Barrier Resources Act: http://www.fws.gov/cbra/Maps/Locator/MA.pdf Environmental & Historic Preservation Guidance (EHP): http://www.fema.gov/environmental-planning- and-historic-preservation-program/environmental-historic-preservation-1 HMA EHP at-a-Glance: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/26621?id=5904 Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/30627?id=6938

HMGP PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA

The proposals will be evaluated and prioritized by the State Hazard Mitigation Interagency Committee and the State Hazard Mitigation Team according to the following criteria:

1. If the project is not implemented there will likely be a detrimental impact, such as potential loss of life, loss of essential services, damage to critical facilities, infrastructure, and/or economic hardship. (Statement of need.)

2. The project mitigation adequately mitigates current hazards and anticipates future ones. The level of protection that will exist after the project is implemented is clearly defined. (How does your project solve the problem.)

3. The project clearly describes the solution by providing a detailed scope of work.

4. The project budget is detailed.

5. The application describes how the proposed project will provide long-term hazard mitigation benefits. A well- defined ‘Benefit-Cost Analysis’ (BCA) is provided with relevant supporting documentation. For projects where a numerical BCA is not required, a qualitative analysis of the project benefits will be used.

6. The application demonstrates through a clear work schedule the capability of the applicant to implement and complete the project in a timely manner. This includes a plan for obtaining all environmental permitting, state and local, which are required.

7. The application commitment to complete the project is substantiated by providing documentation of the non- federal cost match, signed support by chief administrative official, and a description of decision making process.

8. The application details how the proposed mitigation activity is consistent with the FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan for the state and/or local jurisdiction 9. The project is consistent with local and regional priority protection and priority development areas (e.g. Smartgrowth Principles, priority development areas [PDA’s], comprehensive land use plans, capital improvement plans, etc.) and the application provides these details.

10. The project promotes resiliency, sustainability and provides environmental benefits.

11. The project mitigates the type of hazard that caused the declared event.

12. The project is in the federally declared disaster area