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Emergency management official briefs county on FEMA trainings and delayed grant funding
Summary
An emergency management official told the board the county will host regionwide FEMA training in April 2026, plans a NIMS overview for officials, and said a federal grant totaling about $22,364.09 is delayed; that grant represents roughly 15–20% of the agency—s budget.
An emergency management official told the board that a regionwide FEMA Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program course is planned for April 2026 and that the county will host a separate FEMA NIMS overview session for elected and senior officials.
The official said the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and flight committee met Nov. 25 at the emergency operations center training room and that turnout and engagement were strong. "It was well attended," the official said, and added the regionwide course will draw participants from multiple neighboring counties.
The official reported grant funding challenges. "I have $22,364.09," the emergency management official said regarding current grant funds, and added that the federal-to-state disbursement has not yet occurred. The official said the pending grant represents approximately 15 to 20 percent of the agency—s budget and that submission for fiscal year 2026 has not yet been allowed. "We have not been allowed to submit that grant," the official said.
Board members asked about other training plans. The official said they hope to schedule the NIMS overview as a 3- to 4-hour workshop on a Saturday and to offer it annually or biannually. The official also noted work to secure in-person classes from the National Weather Service and to sustain the county—s storm survivor program at the Highlands facility but cautioned the offerings were not yet guaranteed.
The emergency management official said one of the agency—s priorities is to ensure staff and partner agencies can attend an active-shooter incident management class planned for March; the county has arranged for at least one staff member and expects participation from local police and dispatchers.
Next steps: the official said they will set dates for the planned trainings before the new year and will follow up with the board once federal grant approvals or scheduling are confirmed.
