2010 LOCAL CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT FOR READINESS (LCAR)

1. 2010 LOCAL CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENTFOR READINESS (LCAR) Eileen Tarr, Program Manager, Local Planning Assistance Bruce Sterling or Michael Cocker, Regional Coordinator, Local Support Services

2. Objectives • Describe the purpose of LCAR • Describe the changes in the 2010 LCAR process Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

3. The LCAR Story Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

4. What is LCAR? • Purpose: local self assessment • Understand local strengths and areas for improvement • Identify needs and justify expenditure • Source of data for plans and grant applications • A statewide view of local preparedness Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

5. Developed by FEMA Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

6. Initial LCAR • Questionnaire in a database format • Over 600 questions • Developed unabridged and abridged forms for localities based on population Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

7. Code of Virginia • § 44-146.19 F. All political subdivisions shall provide an annually updated emergency management assessment to the State Coordinator of Emergency Management on or before July 1 of each year.

8. The top 5 reasons we revised LCAR • #1 Reason: You told us it needed to be done! • Meaningful results for local jurisdictions • Relevant questions that address current topics • Better understanding of local preparedness • Manageable process Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

9. How did we revise LCAR? • Internal review • Developing a web based format • Local review and input 5 Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

11. About the Web-based Format • Each locality will have its own password-protected account. • The survey will take the form of several data input screens, where the user will be asked to respond to questions. • Data will be accessible on the Web site and the locality will be able to view the data they submitted. • Each locality will only be able to see its own data. Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

12. LPA Contact Information LCAR@Vdem.virginia.gov Eileen Tarr, LPA Program Manager804-897-6500 X 6529eileen.tarr@vdem.virginia.govTammie Cox,Administrative Assistant804-897-6500 X 6521tammie.cox@vdem.virginia.gov Matt Lott, Regions 1 & 5 Planner804-897-6500 X 6539 matt.lott@vdem.virginia.gov Patrick Holland, Regions 4 & 6 Planner804-897-6500 X 6546patrick.holland@vdem.virginia.gov James Moss, Regions 2 & 3 Planner804-897-6500 X 6547james.moss@vdem.virginia.gov 11 Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services