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Regional FEMA grant aims to boost Sunnyvale disaster preparedness; NCTCOG outlines outreach and training plan
Summary
A representative of the North Central Texas Council of Governments briefed the Sunnyvale Town Council on a FEMA regional catastrophic preparedness grant that will fund outreach, training, and planning through 2027; staff and the council discussed evacuation and pet/wildlife preparedness for Sunnyvale’s roadway constraints.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) presented a regional catastrophic preparedness grant plan to the Sunnyvale Town Council on July 14, describing outreach, training, and planning support intended to improve community resilience through 2027.
Grace Ramazani, who identified herself as representing NCTCOG’s emergency preparedness department, told the council the grant is funded by FEMA and that 16 jurisdictions in North Central Texas have signed letters of support, including Sunnyvale. She said the grant’s overarching goal is “to improve community resilience in our region by providing knowledge and empowering our communities to prepare for and respond to disasters, ensuring that the community is involved in our emergency planning.”
Ramazani described a three‑phase approach: raising awareness through workshops and trainings (for example, stop‑the‑bleed and CPR), strengthening emergency response plans through surveys and planning assistance, and building community contact lists so the project can reach informal neighborhood information hubs such as churches, HOAs and other local leaders. She said the grant’s planning horizon extends to September 2027 and that project staff will support Sunnyvale’s emergency manager, citing a local concern about evacuation because some parts of Sunnyvale rely on a single primary roadway.
Chief Kaya of Sunnyvale Fire Rescue was mentioned as a local supporter of the project; Ramazani said NCTCOG will coordinate with Chief Kaya and other local contacts to tailor workshops and outreach for Sunnyvale. The presenter said the grant team plans a community survey about preparedness knowledge and practices, and will provide larger emergency planning kits and materials to jurisdictions with differing needs.
Council and staff response focused on local constraints the grant could address. Ramazani noted the importance of involving neighborhood leaders and non‑governmental hubs for outreach, and she provided a contact list for the project team. The council took No formal vote on the presentation; members thanked NCTCOG for the briefing and staff said they will continue coordinating with the emergency manager on next steps.
