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California State Homeland Security Grant Program Native American Allocation Grant Denise M. Banker Tribal Advocate Calif

California State Homeland Security Grant Program Native American Allocation Grant Denise M. Banker Tribal Advocate California Emergency Management Agency. PURPOSE

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California State Homeland Security Grant Program Native American Allocation Grant Denise M. Banker Tribal Advocate Calif

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  1. CaliforniaState Homeland Security Grant ProgramNative American Allocation GrantDenise M. BankerTribal AdvocateCalifornia Emergency Management Agency

  2. PURPOSE • Grant-funded project administered through CA Emergency Management Agency (Cal E.M.A.), in partnership with Inter-Tribal Council of CA (ITCC): the California Tribal Emergency Management and Homeland Security Project (CTEMHS) • The overarching purposes of the grant are to assist California Tribal Governments in developing the capacity to manage emergencies, and to ensure that California’s Indian lands are included in statewide homeland security and emergency management planning efforts

  3. PURPOSE • The project is not a substitute for government-to-government relations and consultation • Instead it is meant to complement the federal trust relationship by steadily building tribal capacity despite decreases in federal funding • The opportunity for California Tribes to revise the framework in a way that incorporates their own vision of how tribal, local, state, and federal governments should communicate, coordinate, and collaborate before, during, and after emergencies

  4. PURPOSE • The Project provides an unprecedented opportunity for California Tribes to revise the framework in a way that incorporates their own vision of how tribal, local, state, and federal governments should communicate, coordinate, and collaborate before, during, and after emergencies.

  5. GOALS FOR FY08 • The establishment of a statewide tribal emergency management and homeland security communication network • The establishment of a new framework for involving and integrating Tribes in California’s efforts in these areas • Topics include but is not limited to topics such as disaster planning and response, resource allocation, training and capacity building

  6. PROJECT MEETINGS • Project Advisory Committee-Tribe’s will have the opportunity to sit on an advisory group that consist of tribal leaders, technical advisors, and state and local government • Kick-Off Summit • Regional Training Workshops

  7. Questions? Thank you Denise M. Banker, MEP Denise.Banker@ohs.ca.gov 916.826.6927

  8. Emergency Management/Homeland Security Federal Training Opportunities CSM Alex Cabassa CSM Paul George Senior Trainer Training Officer California Emergency Management Agency

  9. MISSION STATEMENT • Support CBRNE terrorism/All Hazard First Responder community by providing training referrals, exercise support, and delivery of training and training materials • Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state and local training providers to ensure the most comprehensive access to training courses which enhance the capability to accomplish the critical mission areas of Prevent, Protect, Respond, Mitigate, and Recover

  10. Federal Training Partners • Louisiana State University (LSU) • Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) • Nevada Test Site (NTS) • Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) • New Mexico Institute for Mining and Technology (NMT) • Federal Emergency Management agency

  11. Examples of Federal Training • Disaster Mental Health Considerations • Avian Influenza Response • Respiratory Protection Program • Emergency Management Operations for Tribal Governments • National Incident Management System • Community Mass Care Management • Incident Management/Unified Command

  12. TRAINING DIVISION WEBPAGE www.ohs.ca.gov/hseep/TrainingHome.html • Currently on Cal E.M.A Training Division webpage • Contents: • Approved Courses • Partners Links • Training Bulletin and Course Schedules • Course development Instructions • Federal Training Providers, Applications and Mobile Training Team Request Forms

  13. Questions? Thank you CSM Alex Cabassa CSM Paul George Alex.Cabassa@ohs.ca.govpaul.george@ohs.ca.gov

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