Town Council Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members of the Town Council:
Mayor John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Amanda Rice
NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Town Clerk at (760) 965-3602. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 13.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Town Offices located at 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite 230 during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the Town of Mammoth Lakes website at www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
NOTE: All comments will be limited to a speaking time of five minutes.
NOTE: This meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 which amends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. While Suite Z is still open to the public, it is strongly encouraged that you watch the Town Council meetings on the Town of Mammoth Lakes' website atwww.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov, on the local government cable channel 18, or via Zoom. Public comments can be submitted to the Town Clerk at [email protected]. before and during the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
This Town Council meeting is a joint meeting with the Mono County Board of Supervisors:
Supervisors Bob Gardner and Lynda Salcido, Pro Tem Chair Jennifer Kreitz, Vice Chair John Peters, and Chair Rhonda Duggan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public with an opportunity to address the Town Council on matters not otherwise listed on the agenda. Under California law the Town Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Town Council may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Town Council will listen to all public comment, but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it. Requests for service from the Town may also be made at the Town offices during regular business hours.
Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration.
4. POLICY MATTERS
4.1 Discussion and Direction on Extreme Weather 2022-2023 Emergency Response and Recovery.
4.2 County Supervisors and Town Council Discussion and Direction on Wildfire Related Programs, Prevention, and Preparedness.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
TOWN COUNCIL/MONO COUNTY SUPERVISORS JOINT
MEETING STAFF REPORT
Title: Discussion and Direction on Extreme Weather 2022-2023 Emergency Response and Recovery.
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023
Prepared by: Daniel C. Holler, Town Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
County Supervisors and Councilmembers will discuss and provide appropriate direction on information provided on the Extreme Weather 2022-2023 Emergency Response and Recovery including an option to share consulting services to prepare an After-Action Report.
BACKGROUND:
The extreme 2022-2023 winter storms resulted in Mono County, Inyo County, Town of Mammoth Lakes, State of California, and the Federal Government declaring jurisdictional States of Emergency. The record setting event created challenges for local agencies in providing basic services and has resulted in substantial damage to local infrastructure. Each agency has and will incur substantial costs related to responding to the emergency and repairing damaged infrastructure and facilities. The emergency was managed through a joint Mono/Inyo County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and supported by a State Incident Management Team. A variety of State resources were deployed throughout the region in response to the needs of the impacted communities.
The agencies are now in the transition process of providing limited response, planning for ongoing impacts from flooding, and initiating recovery operations. Mono County has qualified to receive FEMA support for “Individual Assistance” or “IA.” The County has not yet been qualified by FEMA for “Public Assistance” or “PA.” The request to include Mono County under this designation was made. Under the IA designation, Disaster Recovery Centers are (have been) being set up in Mono County. One center will be in Bridgeport and one in Mammoth Lakes beginning Monday, May 15, 2023. There will also be mobile centers traveling to other communities throughout the County. These centers will provide several federal, State, and local staff to assist individuals and businesses in the recovery process. See attached information. A presentation from FEMA will provide detailed information at the meeting.
Town and County staff will provide brief updates on the status of on the ground recovery efforts and steps being taken now and as we look ahead over the next several weeks. This includes ongoing repair work and planning for potential flooding impacts. Staff will be available to discuss the response efforts through the Emergency Operations Center and the use of State Resources.
2 The Town and County will both be completing an After-Action Report. Due to the time required to complete this report and the desire of both agencies to have a plan that provides recommendations looking forward, it is recommended that the Town and County jointly hire a consultant to assist in the plan development. A review of local emergency operations plans will also be part of the review process. The plan will have agency specific as well as more general comments and recommendations.
Mono County has applied for a grant to update the multi-agency hazard mitigation plan.
This required plan maintains eligibility for local jurisdictions to apply for and receive Hazard Mitigation Grant funding, which is offered annually. The update will incorporate lessons learned about the hazard potential in various areas of the County, and updated data.
Congressional Affairs Division
202-646-4500
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FACT SHEET
MAY 2, 2023
On April 3, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides that occurred February 21, 2023, and continuing. This disaster declaration has been amended as indicated below in bold. Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:
Declaration Number: FEMA-4699-DR
Incident: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line
Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and
Mudslides
Incident Period: February 21, 2023, and continuing
Federal Coordinating Officer: Andrew F. Grant
National FCO Program
Individual Assistance (IA): (Assistance to individuals and households):
IA-Designated Counties: Kern, Madera, Mariposa,
Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San
Benito, San Bernadino, Santa Cruz,
Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties.
Public Assistance (PA): (Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disasterdamaged facilities):
PA-Designated Counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Inyo,
Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera,
Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Monterey,
San Benito, San Francisco, Santa
Cruz, Sierra, Trinity, Tulare, and
Tuolumne Counties.
Hazard Mitigation (HM): (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to
life and property from natural
hazards):
HM-Designated Areas: All areas in the State of California are eligible to apply for assistance under
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
OTHER: Additional designations may be made
at a later date if requested by the state
and warranted by the results
of further damage assessments.
Individuals in Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernadino, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties can apply with FEMA the following ways:
Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Constituents may call the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462- 7585).
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Disaster Assistance Sequence of Delivery
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Individual Assistance Program
When a state, local, tribal, or territorial government (SLTT) determines an incident exceeds their capability to respond, the Governor or Tribal Chief Executive may request a declaration from the President through FEMA. The President may provide federal assistance when the magnitude or threat of an incident exceeds the affected state, local, tribal, or territorial, government’s capability to respond or recover. For FEMA to provide supplemental federal assistance, the President must declare that an emergency or major disaster exists.
The Individual Assistance mission ensures disaster survivors have timely access to a full range of authorized programs and services to maximize recovery through partnered coordination of SLTT governments, as well as other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
Individual Assistance Programs
FEMA assists individuals and households through the coordination and delivery of Individual Assistance programs, including:
Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA)
Mass Care is composed of seven activities: sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, support for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs, reunification support for adults and children, support for household pets, service, and assistance animals, and mass evacuee support. In addition to the seven aforementioned activities, MC/EA also supports the National Mass Care Exercise (NMCE) training program and offers partnerships through the following programs: Blue Roof Program and Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA).
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) CCP provides eligible state, territorial, and tribal governments and non-governmental organizations with supplemental funding to assist disaster-impacted individuals and communities in recovering from the major disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and psycho-educational services. The goal is to aid survivors in recovering from the adverse reactions to disasters and to begin to rebuild their lives. CCP services are non-clinical and anonymous.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
DUA provides unemployment benefits and re-employment assistance services to eligible survivors affected by a Presidentially-declared major disaster. These services are provided through coordination with the U.S. Department of
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Labor and administered by the state, territorial, and tribal government emergency management officials of the affected area(s). DUA is only available to those eligible survivors who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance (UI).
Disaster Legal Services (DLS)
DLS provides legal aid to survivors affected by a Presidentially-declared major disaster through an agreement with the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the American Bar Association. DLS is put into effect during Presidentiallydeclared disasters and is available to survivors who qualify as low-income and whose cases do not generate a fee.
DLS attorneys may also refer survivors to local pro-bono and sliding-scale legal resources.
Disaster Case Management (DCM)
DCM provides supplemental funding to a state, territorial, or tribal government or non-governmental organization to support the recovery of survivors following a Presidentially-declared major disaster. DCM is a time-limited process that promotes partnership between a case manager and a disaster survivor in order to assess and address a survivor’s verified disaster-caused unmet needs through a disaster recovery plan. This disaster recovery plan connects survivors to local resources and assists in the development of decision-making priorities, providing guidance and tools to disaster survivors.
Individuals and Households Program (IHP)
IHP Assistance provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible individuals and households who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs. IHP Assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster; it is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts. IHP Assistance is not considered income or a resource when determining eligibility for welfare, income assistance, or income tested benefit programs that the federal government funds, such as Social Security benefits or disability income. IHP Assistance is also exempt from garnishment or seizure, but this exception does not apply to FEMA recovering assistance received in error or fraud.
Individual Assistance Service Delivery Channels
FEMA offers disaster survivors multiple options to access Individual Assistance. Survivors may receive information and services through:
Internet or Smartphone Application
Disaster survivors may apply for IHP Assistance or check their application status online at www.disasterassistance.gov. Disaster survivors may also access FEMA via smartphone by downloading the application from www.fema.gov or through their mobile provider’s application store.
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FEMA Toll-Free Helpline
Disaster survivors may call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 to register for assistance or check their application status. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs)
DRCs are usually opened quickly after a disaster for a limited period of time. Disaster survivors may apply for assistance in-person at DRCs that are opened in or near their communities after a disaster. They are accessible and equipped to accommodate disaster survivors who need disability- related communication aids. FEMA staff can assist with completing registrations or checking their application status. FEMA coordinates with the state, local, tribal, or territorial government to establish DRC locations.
Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams
FEMA may send staff into the affected communities to help disaster survivors apply for IHP assistance. FEMA may also coordinate with the state, local, tribal, or territorial government to send staff into emergency shelters to assist survivors. FEMA staff are equipped with computers or similar devices to assist survivors with registering for IHP Assistance or provide them referrals to other resources.
Because FEMA’s programs are not designed to make a survivor whole, we encourage a whole of community approach to disaster recovery by engaging the full capacity of non-governmental organizations and the private sector, including businesses, faith-based and disability organizations, and the general public, in conjunction with the participation of state, local, tribal, or territorial government, as well as other federal agency partners.
Solicite asistencia por desastre
Solicitud a través de Internet o teléfono inteligente:
los sobrevivientes de desastres pueden presentar
solicitudes para programas individuales o familiares o
verificar el estado de sus solicitudes en
www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Los sobrevivientes de
desastres también pueden acceder a FEMA a través de
un teléfono inteligente descargando la aplicación desde www.fema.gov o desde la tienda de aplicaciones de su
proveedor de telefonía móvil.
Por teléfono: los sobrevivientes de desastres pueden
llamar a FEMA al número gratuito 800-621-3362 para
registrarse a fin de recibir asistencia o verificar el
estado de su solicitud. Los sobrevivientes de desastres que sean sordos, con problemas de audición o que
tengan una discapacidad del habla y usen un teléfono
de texto (TTY) pueden llamar al 800-462-7585.
Aquellos que utilizan el 711 o el Servicio de
retransmisión de video (Video Relay Service, VRS),
deben llamar al 800-621-3362.
En persona: visite un centro de recuperación de
desastres.
• Para conocer las ubicaciones, ingrese en la
aplicación móvil de FEMA en
www.fema.gov/mobile-app, llame al
1-800-621-3362 o visite
www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Los miembros del equipo de la asistencia para
sobrevivientes de desastres pueden realizar
visitas puerta en puerta en su área. Llevarán una
identificación con foto de FEMA oficial.
Ayuda después
de un desastre
La Asistencia Individual de FEMA
puede ayudarle a recuperarse
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¿Cuándo debo presentar mi apelación? ¿Qué documentación debo presentar? Una explicación por escrito y firmada que describa
por qué considera que la decisión de FEMA es
incorrecta y copias de cualquier documento que
respalde su apelación, incluida una prueba de sus
pérdidas a causa del desastre.
En todos los documentos que presente deben figurar
su nombre completo, el número de desastre y el
número de solicitud de FEMA, la dirección de su
residencia principal antes del desastre, y su número
de teléfono y dirección actuales. Estos números
figuran en la página 1 de su carta de decisión,
encima de su nombre y dirección.
¿Adónde envío mi apelación?
Por correo postal:
FEMA
P.O.Box 10055
Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
¿En cuánto tiempo sabré si mi apelación
es aprobada o rechazada?
Recibirá una carta de decisión de FEMA en un
plazo de 90 días después de que FEMA reciba su
apelación.
Para verificar el estado de su apelación, o para
notificar a FEMA algún cambio en su dirección
postal o información de contacto, visite
www.DisasterAssistance.gov y seleccione Revisar
Estatus, o llame a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al
800-621-FEMA (3362).
60 días
Debe presentar su apelación en un plazo de 60
días de la fecha que aparece en su carta de
notificación de elegibilidad.
¿A quién puedo llamar si tengo
preguntas sobre mi apelación?
Llame a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al
800-621-3362 (voz/711/VRS). Para escuchar el
menú en español, presione 2. TTY:
800-621-3362. O visite:
www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
QUÉ DEBE HACER si NO ESTÁ DE ACUERDO
con la CARTA DE DECISIÓN DE FEMA.
TIENE DERECHO A PRESENTAR UNA APELACIÓN SOBRE LAS DECISIONES DE ELEGIBILIDAD DE FEMA INCLUIDO EL MONTO DE SU ASIGNACIÓN.
Por fax:
800-827-8112
Attn: FEMA Appeals Officer
O
Spanish(US)
¿De qué manera FEMA puede
ayudarle?
La Asistencia de FEMA puede ayudarles a usted y a
los miembros de su hogar afectados por un desastre a
ocuparse de los gastos necesarios y las necesidades
básicas que no se pueden cubrir a través del seguro u
otras formas de asistencia.
Asistencia para la vivienda:
La asistencia para la vivienda ofrece asistencia
financiera o directa, que incluye:
Asistencia de alquiler: asistencia financiera para
alquilar una vivienda temporal mientras se realizan
reparaciones causadas por el desastre en su
residencia principal, o mientras realiza la transición a una vivienda permanente.
Reembolso de gastos de alojamiento: asistencia
financiera para reembolsar gastos de alojamiento a
corto plazo.
Reparaciones a la vivienda: asistencia financiera
para propietarios de vivienda a fin de reparar daños
en el hogar sin cobertura de seguro causados por el
desastre. La asistencia tiene como fin reparar el hogar para lograr que sea seguro e higiénico o que tenga
condiciones funcionales.
Reemplazo de la vivienda: asistencia financiera para
propietarios de vivienda que deben reemplazar o
reconstruir su residencia principal como consecuencia
de un desastre.
Vivienda directa: en situaciones limitadas donde no se
dispone de recursos de vivienda temporal adecuados
dentro de una distancia de desplazamiento razonable,
FEMA puede ofrecer directamente una unidad de
vivienda temporal a propietarios de vivienda e
inquilinos.
Asistencia para otras necesidades:
Propiedad personal: asistencia financiera para reparar
o reemplazar artículos comunes del hogar, que
incluyen, entre otros, muebles, electrodomésticos,
herramientas importantes y equipo de asistencia que
ayuda con las actividades de la vida diaria.
Asistencia médica/odontológica: asistencia financiera
para pagar gastos médicos u odontológicos o pérdidas
provocadas por el desastre. Esto incluye, entre otros,
servicios de ambulancia y hospital, medicamentos y
reparación o reemplazo de tecnología o dispositivos de
asistencia médicamente necesarios.
Funeral: asistencia financiera para gastos incurridos
debido a una muerte o desenterramiento causado
directa o indirectamente por el desastre. Los gastos
incluyen, entre otros, el costo de un ataúd o urna y
servicios de funeral.
Cuidado de niños: asistencia financiera para cubrir
costos de cuidado de niños incrementados como
consecuencia del desastre. Los gastos elegibles
incluyen costos de cuidado de niños para menores de
13 años o niños con discapacidades, según lo definen
las leyes federales, hasta los 21 años, que necesitan
asistencia con las actividades de la vida diaria.
Gastos varios: asistencia financiera para comprar
artículos específicos que no se tenían antes del
desastre. Estos pueden incluir, entre otros, artículos
como una aspiradora húmeda/seca, una sierra
de cadena o un generador para un dispositivo
médicamente necesario.
Transporte: asistencia financiera para reparar o
reemplazar un vehículo dañado por el desastre.
Gastos de traslado y almacenamiento: asistencia
financiera para trasladar y almacenar de manera
provisoria pertenencias personales de la residencia
principal dañada mientras se realizan reparaciones.
La asistencia también se puede proporcionar para
trasladar bienes del hogar esenciales a una nueva
residencia principal.
Limpieza y eliminación de contaminantes: asistencia
financiera para servicios de eliminación de
contaminantes y desinfección de superficies del hogar
afectadas por inundaciones.
Necesidades críticas: asistencia financiera para
solicitantes que tengan necesidades críticas o
inmediatas debido a que se han desplazado de su
vivienda principal.
Criterios de elegibilidad para asistencia
para la vivienda y otras necesidades:
§ Sus pérdidas generadas a causa del desastre deben
estar ubicadas en un área de desastre declarada por
el gobierno.
§ Un familiar en su hogar debe ser ciudadano
estadounidense, nacional no ciudadano o extranjero
calificado.
§ Tiene gastos necesarios o necesidades graves como
consecuencia del desastre y no tiene cobertura de
seguro, o presentó una reclamación de seguro pero
sus beneficios no son suficientes para cubrir sus
gastos, o los daños que sufrió no estaban cubiertos
por el seguro u otros recursos.
Programas adicionales de Asistencia
Individual de FEMA
Asesoramiento de crisis: asistencia para personas
y comunidades en recuperación de los efectos de
un desastre a través de la provisión de servicios
educativos y de asistencia basados en la comunidad.
Desempleo por desastre: proporciona beneficios
de desempleo y servicios de asistencia para
recontrataciones a sobrevivientes afectados por
un desastre importante declarado por el gobierno.
Estos servicios están bajo la responsabilidad del
Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos y
son administrados por funcionarios para el manejo
de emergencias del gobierno tribal, territorial, local y estatal de las áreas afectadas.
Servicios legales por desastre: proporciona asistencia
legal gratuita a personas con bajos ingresos que de
otra manera no podrían adquirir servicios legales
para satisfacer sus necesidades relacionadas con el
desastre.
Gestión en casos de desastre: asistencia para personas
con necesidades no satisfechas debido al desastre a
través del desarrollo y la implementación de un plan de recuperación de la vivienda.
Asistencia de entidades asociadas
Para satisfacer las necesidades de los sobrevivientes
de desastres, FEMA se asocia con otras entidades
gubernamentales y no gubernamentales.
FEMA trabaja con la Administración de Pequeñas
Empresas de los EE. UU. para ofrecer préstamos por
desastre a bajo interés a propietarios de vivienda e
inquilinos en áreas de desastre declaradas. No es
necesario ser propietario de una empresa para solicitar un préstamo por desastre.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo solicitar un
préstamo por desastre o sobre la asistencia disponible
de otros socios de FEMA, visite
www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
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Public Assistance
Public Assistance (PA) is FEMA’s largest grant program. It provides funds to assist communities responding to and recovering from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President.
The program provides funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures to save lives and protect improved property, assists with funding to restore damaged community infrastructure, provides assistance to incorporate methods to mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to provide communities with the resources to administer and enforce building code and floodplain management ordinances.
Recipients
The Recipient is a State, Tribe or Territory and is accountable to FEMA as grant administrator for all funds provided under the PA program. The Recipient is responsible for managing the funds obligated to them by FEMA, including disbursement to Applicants. They are also responsible for ensuring that all potential applicants are aware of PA grant funding availability and submitting the necessary documents for the grant awards.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants include states, federally recognized tribal governments (as identified on the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 19941), U.S. territories, local governments, and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations.
Private Non-Profit (PNP) Organizations
PNPs must have an effective ruling letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that was in effect as of the declaration date demonstrating that it is a 501(c), (d), or (e) exempt organization or has satisfactory evidence that it is a non-profit organization doing business under state law. Prior to determining whether the PNP is eligible, FEMA must first confirm the PNP owns or operates a facility that provides eligible services. For PNPs, an eligible facility is one that provides a critical service or provides a non-critical, but essential, government service that is open to the 1 Stafford Act § 102(6), 42 U.S.C. 5122(6) and 44 C.F.R. § 206.201(i). there are 567 tribal entities as of May 2016. /See 81 Fed. Reg. 26826 (May 4, 2016) Notice of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-05-04/pdf/2016-10408.pdf
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general public. A facility that provides a critical service is defined as one used for an educational, utility, emergency, or medical purpose. Additionally, for a PNP to be eligible, it must demonstrate legal responsibility for the facility.
Project Categories
FEMA processes PA grant funding according to the type of work the Applicant undertakes. Eligible work must be a result of the declared incident, be located in the designated area, and be the legal responsibility of the Applicant.
Eligible work is classified into the following categories:
Emergency Work
▪ Category A: Debris removal
▪ Category B: Emergency protective measures
Permanent Work
▪ Category C: Roads and bridges
▪ Category D: Water control facilities
▪ Category E: Buildings and equipment
▪ Category F: Utilities
▪ Category G: Parks, recreational, and other facilities Federal funding guidelines for each of these categories are listed in the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, which is located online at Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 4 (fema.gov) Application Process
After a federal declaration, the Recipient conducts Applicant Briefings to inform potential Applicants of the assistance available and how to apply. While the briefings vary by Recipient, they typically include an overview of the PA Program delivery process, deadlines, general PA eligibility criteria, mitigation opportunities, and compliance requirements. Recipients may request FEMA support for the Applicant Briefings. Applicants must submit a Request for Public Assistance within 30 days of the declaration date or the date their respective area is designated by the federal declaration, whichever is later.
Following the approved request, FEMA and the Applicants will conduct additional meetings to discuss incidentrelated impacts and formulation of specific project applications. Applicants must identify and report damage to FEMA within 60-days from the Recovery Scoping Meeting. FEMA, the Recipient, or the Applicant will then prepare project applications for eligible work and eligible facilities based on actual or estimated project costs.
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Grant Administration
The federal share of assistance will not be less than 75 percent of the eligible cost for debris removal, emergency measures and infrastructure restoration. If the actual federal obligations, excluding administrative costs, meet or exceed a qualifying threshold, then FEMA may make a recommendation to the President to increase the federal share to up to 90-percent. In limited cases, the President may increase the federal share for Emergency Work, if warranted.
FEMA will continue to monitor the recovery progress to ensure the timely delivery of eligible assistance, and compliance with federal laws and regulations. Eligible work funded by Public Assistance funds must be undertaken at a reasonable cost. Contractor costs for eligible work may also be allowable if costs are reasonable and if contracts are procured in compliance with the federal procurement standards.
Large Projects
FEMA categorizes projects based on the total eligible amount as either small or large based on threshold established in the Federal Register for the fiscal year. See per capita impact indicator and project thresholds for current PA project thresholds. Large projects are processed using either standard or alternate procedures.
Standard Procedures (402, 403 & 407): For large debris removal and emergency protective measures projects using the standard process, funding is based on actual costs as demonstrated by invoices and other documented expenses when the work is complete.
Standard Procedures (406): For large permanent work projects using the standard process, FEMA uses a cost estimating format (CEF) to estimate the total cost for any projects that are less than 90 percent complete. Funding is provided on the basis of actual costs as determined after the project is completed. The Applicant’s flexibility in use of the funding is limited, and they do not have the ability to retain excess funds.
Alternative Procedures (428): For large permanent work projects using Section 428 PA Alternative Procedures, funding is made on the basis of a fixed-cost estimate agreed upon by the Applicant, Recipient and FEMA. PA funding is based on the estimated amount to restore the damaged facility to its pre-disaster design and function, including applicable and federally required codes and standards, and any identified eligible hazard mitigation measures. Once agreement on the fixed amount is made, the funding will not be adjusted. Applicants have the flexibility to use the funding to meet the post-disaster recovery needs, and not just build back what they had before. Applicants may also retain any excess funds for use on certain eligible activities.
Small Projects
Projects falling below a certain threshold are considered "small." The threshold is adjusted annually for inflation. The Stafford Act provides simplified procedures for small projects allowing for grants based on estimates. FEMA has implemented a regulatory change to increase the small project maximum for the agency’s Public Assistance Program. For Fiscal Year 2023, that threshold is $1 million. For small projects, final funding is based on the estimate at the time of project approval and certification of project completion is required when the project is done. The minimum amount that can be approved for any project worksheet under the PA Program for FY 2023 is $3,800.
May 11, 2023
DR-4699-CA NR-017
State News Desk: 916-845-8434
FEMA News Desk: 916-837-8270
1 News Release
Crisis Counseling Available to California Residents Affected by Recent Storms and Flooding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Crisis-counseling services are available to Californians affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March in Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.
Survivors can call 800-985-5990, a disaster helpline sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The helpline is free and immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the nearest crisis counseling center in a nationwide network of centers.
Helpline staff members provide confidential counseling, referrals and other needed support services. Spanishspeakers can press “2” for bilingual support. Callers can also connect with counselors in more than 100 other languages via third-party interpretation services by indicating their preferred language to the responding counselor. A videophone option with direct crisis counseling and support for deaf or hard-of-hearing American Sign Language users is also available.
FEMA also provides funding to Cal Hope, which offers crisis counseling services to residents after a federal declaration. For more information and referral services call 833-317-4673 or go to www.calhope.org. Cal Hope is part of the California Mental Health Services Authority through a partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services and local mental health providers and partners.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA. ###
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
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All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency or economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call the Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448.
Recently, U.S. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced a policy change granting 12 months of no payments and 0% interest. This pertains to all disaster loans approved in response to disasters declared on or after September 21, 2022, through September 30, 2023. This policy change will benefit disaster survivors and help them to decrease the overall cost of recovery by reducing the amount of accrued interest they must repay.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is the federal government’s primary source of funds for the long -term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters, fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
11 de abril de 2023
DR-4699-CA NR-017
Sala de prensa estatal: 916-845-8434
Sala de prensa de FEMA: 916-837-8270
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Comunicado de prensa
Consejería de crisis disponible para los residentes de California afectados por las tormentas e inundaciones recientes
SACRAMENTO, California – Los servicios de consejería de crisis están disponibles para los californianos afectados por las severas tormentas e inundaciones ocurridas en febrero y marzo en los condados Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare y Tuolumne.
Los sobrevivientes pueden llamar sin costo al 800-985-5990, una línea de ayuda en desastres patrocinada por la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias (SAMHSA, por sus siglas en inglés). La línea de ayuda conecta inmediatamente a las personas que llaman con profesionales capacitados y atentos del centro de consejería de crisis más cercano de una red nacional de centros. El personal de la línea de ayuda brinda consejería confidencial, referidos y otros servicios de apoyo necesarios. Las personas que hablan español pueden presionar “2” para recibir asistencia bilingüe. Las personas que llaman también pueden conectarse con consejeros en más de 100 idiomas a través de servicios de interpretación por terceros al indicar su idioma preferido al consejero que responde. También está disponible una opción de videoteléfono con consejería directa de crisis y apoyo para usuarios sordos del lenguaje de señas americano o con dificultades auditivas.
FEMA también proporciona fondos a Cal Hope, que ofrece servicios de consejería de crisis a los residentes después de una declaración federal. Para más información y servicios de referidos llame al 833-317-4673 o visite www.calhope.org. Cal Hope es parte de la Autoridad de Servicios de Salud Mental de California a través de una asociación con los Servicios del Departamento de Cuidado de la Salud de California y proveedores and colaboradores de salud mental locales.
Para obtener la información más reciente sobre la recuperación en California tras las severas tormentas invernales, inundaciones, deslizamientos de tierra y lodo, visite FEMA.gov/es/disaster/4699. También puede seguir twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter y Facebook.com/FEMAespanol.
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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.
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Toda la asistencia por desastre de FEMA se brindará sin discriminación por motivos de raza, color, sexo (incluido el acoso sexual), orientación sexual, religión, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, dominio limitado del inglés o situación económica . Si cree que se están violando sus derechos civiles, llame a la línea de Recursos de Derechos Civiles al 833-285-7448.
Recientemente, la administradora de SBA Isabella Casillas Guzmán anunció un cambio de política otorgando 12 meses sin pagos y 0% de interés. Esto es aplicable a todos los préstamos por desastre aprobados en respuesta a desastres declarados desde el 21 de septiembre de 2022 al 30 de septiembre de 2023. Este cambio de política beneficiará a los sobrevivientes del desastre y los ayudará a disminuir el costo general de recuperación al reducir la cantidad de intereses acumulados que deben pagar.
La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) es la principal fuente de fondos del gobierno federal para la reconstrucción a largo plazo de la propiedad privada dañada por desastres. SBA ayuda a empresas de todos los tamaños, organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro, propietarios de viviendas e inquilinos, a financiar reparaciones o esfuerzos de reconstrucción, y cubre el costo de reemplazar la propiedad personal perdida o dañada por el desastre. Los préstamos por desastres cubren las pérdidas que no estén cubiertas totalmente por el seguro u otras recuperaciones y no duplican los beneficios de otras agencias u organizaciones. Los solicitantes pueden presentar su solicitud por internet, recibir información adicional sobre asistencia por desastre y descargar solicitudes en https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Los solicitantes también pueden llamar al Centro de Servicio al Cliente de SBA al (800) 659-2955 o enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected] para obtener más información sobre la asistencia por desastre de SBA. Para personas sordas, con dificultades auditivas o con una discapacidad del habla, marque 711 para acceder a los servicios de retransmisión de telecomunicaciones.
1 TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: County Supervisors and Town Council Discussion and Direction on Wildfire Related Programs, Prevention, and Preparedness.
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023
Prepared by: Daniel C. Holler, Town Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and Direction on Wildfire Related Programs, Prevention, and Preparedness and any action on providing cash flow support and/or other support to enhance fuels reduction efforts.
BACKGROUND:
Wildfire preparedness, prevention, and response continues to be an area of ongoing concern, planning and near- and long-term actions. Staff and area land managers will provide updates on fuels reduction efforts planned for the near term. This includes work on the Inyo National Forest and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are also projects planned on non-federal lands. The Mammoth Lakes Fire Safe Council is planning to continue fuels reduction work in the Lakes Basin.
The Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District will be using grant funds to initiate some defensible space work in the Town. Information on seasonal fire crew staff in the area will be presented. County staff will provide an update on work efforts related to County areas.
This past year the Town and County have implemented the Zonehaven evacuation tool.
We are continuing to work on the notification process of discrete areas.
An update will be given on the larger Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resilience Project (ESSCCRP). This project is designed to treat 56,000+/- acres of land to reduce fuel loading and to enhance watersheds and habitat environments.
The Town, County, and local fire departments are working together to improve public safety communications. This includes partnering with the State to utilize the California Radio Interoperable System, which would include new sites to extend the Statewide trunked communications system to cover Mono County. The plan includes retaining communications system backup and to retain interoperability with federal partners.
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From: Stacy Corless <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:02 PM
To: Clerk
Subject: Support for Local Government Investment in Wildfire and Forest Resilience [EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Dear Supervisors and Councilmembers,
I'm writing today to comment on item 4.2 of your joint meeting, but first would like to thank all of you and town and county staff members for your work during this incredibly challenging winter. Thank you for your public service! Fire isn't top of mind to many right now, but the memory of September 2020 isn't so distant. We all know what the devastating impacts of destructive megafires can be, and recognize the need to take action. We are fortunate here in Mammoth Lakes to have a project already underway that can help protect our town and surrounding lands from devastating losses during a wildfire, and restore our forests to good health. I urge the board and council to invest local funding in the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project and other local forest, fire and community resilience efforts. In the short term, assisting local organizations such as Whitebark Institute with a revolving loan fund or other solution for cash flow issues they face with implementing grant-funded programs would be a huge step in the right direction.
Formerly as a county supervisor and currently as an advocate for the Sierra Nevada, I've been deeply engaged in the work of the state's Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force and see the incredible multi-billion dollar investments that California is making in building wildfire resilience. Even as the state faces budget shortfalls, funding for wildfire resilience remains a high priority for state investment (which will likely be supplemented through a bond measure in 2024). The more we can demonstrate our local and regional capacity to collaboratively plan and support wildfire and forest resilience projects, the better we will be positioned to receive more state and federal funding to protect our communities and the incredible natural resources surrounding us that benefit millions of Californians.
I hope the board and council can reach consensus on investing in the future of our communities and our forests.
Sincerely,
Stacy Corless
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