Christina Dayries Deputy Director, Grants and Administration (225) 358-5599 Christopher Guilbeaux Deputy Director, Preparedness, Response and Interoperability (225) 925-7333 Mark Riley Deputy Director, Disaster Recovery (225) 376-5493 Grants and Administration Division Sean Wyatt Assistant Deputy Director, Grants and Administration (225) 925-1800 Beverly Joseph Section Chief, Recovery Grants Administration (225) 267-2923 Lisa Tucker Section Chief, Sub Recipient Monitoring (225) 358-5704 Preparedness, Response and Interoperability Division Kevin Breaux Assistant Deputy Director, Preparedness, Response & Interoperability (225) 925-3506 Jason Lachney Section Chief, Operations (225) 358-5412 Melton Gaspard Assistant Section Chief, Operations (225) 925-7520 David Schultz Section Chief, Preparedness (225) 358-5656 Amy Dawson Assistant Section Chief, Preparedness (225) 922-2667 Disaster Recovery Other Services Danielle Aymond Disaster Recovery Legal Services (225) 925-7541 Carla Richard Appeals Manager (225) 379-4019 Tameika Ned DOA/OTS, Project Lead Recovery (LAPA, LAHM) (225) 267-2908 Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Lynne Browning Assistant Deputy Director, Public Assistance (225) 338-7342 John Gonzales Section Chief, Public Assistance Technical Services (225) 379-4028 Christen Chiasson Section Chief, Public Assistance Grants Management (225) 379-4005 Melvin Smith Section Chief, Pubic Assistance State Applicant Liaisons (225) 346-4121
Security Grant Program (HSGP) About Grant Program: “The SHSP assists state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities and mission areas where a nexus to terrorism exists. SHSP supports the implementation of risk driven, capabilities-based approaches to address capability targets set in urban area, state, and regional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRAs). The capability targets are established during the THIRA process, and assessed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR) and inform planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.” to apply to FEMA for SHSP funds. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” $402,000,000 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) – Embedded within the Homeland Security Grant Program The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for UASI funds. As of FY 2013, there were a total of 25 2015: $587,000,000 2016: $580,000,000 Louisiana did not receive UASI funding in FY2016.
“The FY 2016 NSGP provides support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the specific FY 2016 Urban Area Security Initiative eligible urban areas. The program is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.” for NSGP funds on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which have been determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be at high risk of terrorist attack. Eligible nonprofits must be located within one of the FY 2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) designated urban areas.” Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) About Grant Program: “The purpose of the EMPG Program is to provide federal grants to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as “All 56 States and territories, as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, are eligible to apply for FY 2016 EMPG Program funds. Either the SAA or the state’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds on behalf of each state or 2015: $350,100,000 2016: $350,100,000 $5,640,547
“The FY 2015 PSGP is one of the Department’s grant programs that directly support maritime transportation infrastructure security activities. PSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast majority of U.S. maritime critical infrastructure is owned and operated by state, local, and private sector maritime industry partners. PSGP funds available to these entities are intended to improve port-wide maritime security risk management; enhance maritime domain awareness; support maritime security training and exercises; and to maintain or reestablish maritime security mitigation protocols that support port recovery and resiliency capabilities. PSGP investments must address Coast Guard and Area Maritime Security Committee identified established a risk based grant program to support maritime security risk management. Funding is directed towards the implementation of Area Maritime Security Plans (AMSP) and Facility Security Plans (FSP) among port authorities, facility operators, and state and local government agencies that are required to provide port security services. In administering the grant program, national, economic, energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk assessments available were considered. Ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2016 PSGP and receive funds. However, any ferry systems that participate and accept awards under the FY 2016 PSGP are not eligible for the FY 2016 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). any ferry systems that apply for City of Lake Charles Police Department $99,534 Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit $24,159 Morgan City Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD) $444,750 New Orleans Apex Oil Company $371,181 Axiall Corporation Plaquemines $755,341 Chalmette Refining Company $479,275 City of Gretna Police Department $22,596 City of New Orleans $472,500 East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office $4,125 East Jefferson Levee District $44,855
vulnerabilities in port security and support the prevention, detection, response, and/or recovery from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IED) and other weapons.” funding under TSGP will not be considered for funding under the PSGP. By law, DHS must direct these funds to the Nation’s highest risk ports. Eligible entities within other Port Areas covered by an AMSP are also able to apply for PSGP funds.” International Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) $1,610,575 Jefferson Parish Fire Department $129,000 Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office $62,492 Lake Borgne Basin Levee District $24,366 Louisiana State Police $25,000 New Orleans Emergency Medical Services $80,400 Orleans Levee District $29,213 Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Office $48,000 Ports America Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal and Nashville Avenue Break Bulk Terminal $368,369 St John Sheriff’s Office $100,509
United Bulk Terminals $352,938 Intercity Passenger Rail About Grant Program: “The IPR Program provides funds to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of the Amtrak rail system.” “The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under the FY 2016 IPR Program.” 2015: $10,000,000 2016: $10,000,000 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The FY 2016 IBSGP provides funding to create a sustainable program for the protection of intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism. The program seeks to assist operators of fixed-route intercity and charter bus services in obtaining the resources required to support security measures such as enhanced planning, facility security upgrades and vehicle ad driver protection.” “Eligible applicants under the FY 2016 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve urban areas designated to receive Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding under the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. All owner/operators that meet the basic eligibility criteria were eligible to apply. In 2015: $3,000,000 2016: $3,000,000 Louisiana Motor Coach Inc. $8,580 New Orleans Tours, Inc. $31,103 Salter Bus Lines, Inc. dba Salter Transportation $11,916
order to be eligible to receive FY 2016 IBSGP grant funding, all operators must have completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan as required by Section 1531 of the 9/11 Act (6 U.S.C. § 181).” Transit Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The FY 2016 TSGP is one of the Department’s grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. TSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. TSGP provides funds to owners and operators of transit systems (which include bus, commuter bus, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the “Eligible transit agencies were determined based on daily unlinked passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically Urban Areas Security Initiative urban areas. Ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2016 TSGP and receive funds. However, any ferry system that participated and accepted awards under the FY 2016 TSGP are not eligible for the FY 2016 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Likewise, any ferry systems that applied for funding under the PSGP are not considered for funding under the TSGP.” 2015: $87,000,000 2016: $87,000,000 Louisiana did not receive TSGP funding in FY2016.
Pierre Part Volunteer Fire Department Pierre Part LA Operations and Safety $137,143.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($144,000) 9/16/2016 Grosse Tete Volunteer Fire Department Grosse Tete LA All volunteer $47,620.00 Equipment ($50,000) 9/9/2016 Caldwell Fire Protection District #1 Columbia LA All volunteer $177,905.00 Equipment ($186,800) 9/2/2016 Fire Protection District #12 Covington LA All Paid/Career $23,637.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($25,000) 9/2/2016 Allen Parish Fire Protection District # 4 Kinder LA Combination $161,905.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($170,000) 8/26/2016 Kaplan Fire Department Kaplan LA Combination $118,167.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($123,575) 8/26/2016 Richard Volunteer Fire Department Church Point LA All volunteer $155,648.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($162,480) 8/26/2016 St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 5 Folsom LA Combination $961,364.00 Equipment ($1,050,000) 8/26/2016 West Baton Rouge Fire District 1 Port Allen LA Combination $432,500.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($475,000) 8/26/2016 Independence Volunteer Fire Department Independence LA Combination $47,629.00 Equipment ($50,010) 8/19/2016 St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department Saint Rose LA Combination $174,791.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($183,030) 8/19/2016 West Baton Rouge Fire District 1 Port Allen LA Combination $167,228.00 Equipment ($183,000) 8/19/2016 Webster Parish Fire Protection District #8 cotton valley LA All volunteer $23,715.00 Equipment ($24,900) 8/12/2016 Washington Parsh Fire Dist. #7 Bogalusa LA Operations and Safety $38,096.00 Equipment ($39,500) 8/5/2016 Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No 4 Gilbert LA Operations and Safety $13,905.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($14,000) 7/22/2016 Loreauville Volunteer Fire Department LOREAUVILLE LA Operations and Safety $89,225.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($93,186) 7/22/2016
Sadie Tiger Bend Fire Protection District Marion LA Operations and Safety $33,957.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($35,154) 7/22/2016 Bernice Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Bernice LA Operations and Safety $123,534.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($129,210) 7/8/2016 Springhill Fire District #11 Springhill LA Operations and Safety $106,286.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($111,600) 7/8/2016 City of Alexandria Fire Department Alexandria LA All Paid/Career $283,110.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($311,420) 6/17/2016 Shreveport Fire Department Shreveport LA Operations and Safety $1,240,910.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($1,365,000) 6/3/2016 St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #8 Abita Springs LA Operations and Safety $149,334.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($156,800) 6/3/2016 Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Youngsville LA Operations and Safety $76,905.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($72,500) || Training ($8,250) 5/20/2016 Allen Parish Fire Protection District # 4 Kinder LA Operations and Safety $77,353.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($81,220) 5/6/2016 Louisiana State University and A & M College Baton Rouge LA State Fire Training Academy $370,435.00 Equipment ($391,000) || Personal Protective Equipment ($35,000) 5/6/2016 Marksville Fire Department Marksville LA Operations and Safety $113,334.00 Modify Facilities ($119,000) 5/6/2016 Source: FEMA Organizations, agencies, or entities operating within the state of Louisiana are eligible to apply for these federal grant programs. Most of these grants can be used to procure goods and services for DHS end users. The Department of Homeland Security has released an Authorized Equipment List that details the types of equipment that can be procured using grant money from various federal DHS/FEMA preparedness grant programs. For example, grant money that is associated with the State Homeland Security Program may be used to procure only certain types of equipment. Historically, the Authorized Equipment List has been set up in a hierarchical list format. Users can navigate through the list in order to find a specific type of equipment. Each