FEMA developed a Public Assistance Pilot Program in response to the 2007 DHS Appropriations Act. The focus of this Pilot Program is debris removal during disaster recovery. Participation in this program is open to State and local governments on a voluntary basis. The State of Kansas and Johnson County have agreed to be a part of this program.
Key elements of the
pilot program are as follows:
Increasing the Federal cost share (by 5%) to applicants that have a FEMA-approved debris management plan
Local plans must include at least two pre-qualified debris and wreckage removal contractors indentified prior to a disaster
Allowing applicants to retain any revenue from recycling disaster debris
Reimbursing the regular and overtime pay of permanently employed staff that perform debris-related activities
Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security will be providing training on the debris management planning requirements and template provided by the federal government on the following two dates:
· March 6, 2008, 8:30 – 4:30:
Overland Park Training Center, 12401 Hemlock, Overland Park, KS
http://www.opkansas.org/Contact_Us/fire.cfm
· March 19, 2008, 8:30 – 4:30:
Lenexa Fire Station #3, 2400 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS
http://www.ci.lenexa.ks.us/fire/firestation3.html
This training will be a compressed version of the two day course originally presented by KDEM in late January. The bi-state training will be geared toward emergency management, public works, and other personnel active in debris management activities. Lunch will not be provided.
Johnson County EMHS Training Documents
Johnson County Debris Management Presentation (ppt)
The following documents relate to the Public Assistance Pilot Program produced by FEMA.
Example of FEMA Approved Plan