An Overview of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management David Berrisford, Field Services Branch Director DPS Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Vision and Mission

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The mission of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is to help Minnesota prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and human caused disaster. Our team develops and maintains partnerships; collects and shares information; plans; trains and educates; coordinates response and resources; and provides technical and financial assistance.

Values

We achieve this through demonstrating core values:  Integrity   Respect Excellence     Professionalism Commitment Dedication Effective Communication

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HSEM Organization

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Business Manager Jon Huspek Grants Office Administration Prevention (Homeland Security) Mike Schwab MNJAC Critical Infrastructure Preparedness Kevin Leuer Planning Director Kris Eide Deputy Director John Kerr Field Services David Berrisford Regions EPCRA Regional Assets Training Exercises Response Recovery Mitigation Terri Smith Operations Public Assistance Ind. Assistance Mitigation Citizen Corps

Hot Topics

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Homeland Security Grant Program

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 Process – Inclusive (all disciplines) – List of initiatives based on national priorities and target capabilities – Initiative ranked by agency/discipline

Homeland Security Grant Program

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 Rankings based on – Percentage of project completed so far – Continuing investment – Investment by state or local partner – Risk assessment of not funding – Regional benefit

Homeland Security Grant Program

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  We are allowed 15 projects for the state – Included Citizen Corps as 1 project – Included MMRS as 1 project 15 projects for UASI

Homeland Security Grant Program

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      CBRNE Interoperable Communications Regional Funding Hazmat Teams/Bomb Squads/ Collapsed Structure Public Awareness Info sharing including warnings and indicators

Homeland Security Grant Program

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    UASI completely competitive Statewide base + competitive – SHSGP 4.1 million – LETPP 3 million Citizen Corps – $343,000 MMRS – $464,000

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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   Standardized procedures for incident management Key element of HSPD 5 and 8 Adopted by Minnesota – Executive Order 05-02

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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    IS-700 must be completed by September 30 in all disciplines IS-800 completed by emergency management personnel NIMS adopted be all levels by December 2005 NIMCAST used to measure compliance

NIMS Training

    Who is required?

– You need to determine How do take it?

– Independent Study – Classroom – New Employee Orientation – Be Creative How do we pay for it?

– It’s an eligible expense – Overtime and Backfill???

How do we track it? Enforce it?

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Influenza Pandemic

     Partnering with Health Supplement to the EOP 2 pathways – Employer, Responder Working with Critical Infrastructure Support to locals and business

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National Activities

 Educating Congressional Delegation – Reinstate and increase EMPG – Reinstate 15% for HMGP – Support for Public Education – Fund EMAC

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National Activities

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   MN delegation on Homeland Security related committee We should educate those that are not on those committees Wants to know how it affects local jurisdictions

Web Initiatives

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    Improvements to main site ReadyMinnesota.org

Launch TBD Initially public preparedness message – Get a Kit – Make a Plan – Severe Weather Awareness Week

•Manage requests for help and offers of assistance •Track and manage assets, personnel and tasks •Share information with other members of the incident management team •Communicate critical information quickly to numerous geographically dispersed team members •Track financial expenditures for post-incident reimbursement •Make decisions based upon quickly changing conditions •Provide timely accurate information to the media and public officials

HSEM Priorities

   Local Support Meeting Strategic Plan Spring Flood Preparation

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What’s Next?

      Focus on All Hazards Feedback from you Advisory group Legislative Initiatives Follow our Mission Eyes on our Vision

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