Department of Homeland Security Initiative 1 Georgia 3 1.1 State Homeland Security Governance Overview 3 1.2 4 1.2.1.1 Sub-Grantees 25 1.2.2 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) 25 1.2.2.1 GEMA/HS Homeland Security Division Grants Unit 26 1.2.2.2 Regional Field Offices 27 1.3 Procurement Information 29 The information within this report highlights Department of Homeland Security (DHS) information specific to the state of Georgia. Each section contains details specific to DHS governance, funding, and procurement, respectively. Relevant Points of Contact for Georgia’s DHS initiatives are provided throughout the document. Overview of the State of Georgia Homeland Security Governance Homeland Security Websites: OF
among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Border Patrol (USBP), and local, tribal, territorial, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies. The OPSG Program funds investments in joint efforts to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with International water borders.” states bordering Mexico, and states and territories with International water borders are eligible to apply for FY 2016 OPSG funds through their SAA. All applicants must have active ongoing USBP operations coordinated through a CBP sector office to be eligible for OPSG funding.” Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The FY 2016 THSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of initiatives authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nation against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. THSGP supports the building, sustainment and delivery of core capabilities to enable tribes to Per 6 U.S.C. § 601(4), see the definition of "directly eligible tribe" detailed within the referenced source (see footnote). 2015: $10,000,000 2016: $10,000,000
strengthen their capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potential terrorist attacks and other hazards.” Nonprofit Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “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 (UASI)-designated 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.” “The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA 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.” 2015: $13,000,000 2016: $20,000,000 Atlanta Area $542,693 Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) About Grant “All 56 States and territories, as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the 2015: $350,100,000 2016: $350,100,000 $9,219,993
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 amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seq.) and Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, as amended (6 U.S.C. § 762). Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and 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 territory, however, only one application will be accepted from each state or territory.”
provides necessary assistance, as authorized in this title, to support a comprehensive all hazards emergency preparedness system.” The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) About Program Grant: “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 “Pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, as amended (MTSA), DHS 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 2015: $100,000,000 2016: $100,000,000 Brunswick Georgia Ports Authority $210,000 Savannah Epic Midstream, LLC $346,948 Georgia Department of Natural Resources $144,000 Georgia Ports Authority $555,000
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 vulnerabilities in port security and support the prevention, detection, response, and/or recovery from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IED) and other non-conventional weapons.” 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). Likewise, any ferry systems that apply for 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.” 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 “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
increase the resilience of the Amtrak rail system.” 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 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).” 2015: $3,000,000 2016: $3,000,000 Daniel's Charters & Tours LLC $31,096 Kelly Tours, INC. $87,150 Samson Tours, Inc. DBA Samson Trailways $11,075 Transit Security Grant Program About Grant “Eligible transit agencies were determined based on daily 2015: $87,000,000 2016: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
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 intra-city bus, commuter bus, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.” unlinked passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically 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.” $87,000,000 (MARTA) $125,000 TOTAL (FY 2016) $1,617,100,000 $23,509,955 [Please note that this is the total amount of funding for FY 2016, only] Additional DHS-FEMA grants with potential application to various states may include:
Volunteer Fire Department volunteer ($41,179) || Personal Protective Equipment ($154,000) Unadilla Fire Department Unadilla GA All volunteer $23,810.00 Equipment ($25,000) 9/2/2016 Arcade Fire/Rescue Jefferson GA Combination $142,858.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($150,000) 8/26/2016 Cataula Volunteer Fire Department Cataula GA All volunteer $23,810.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($25,000) 8/26/2016 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE MACON COUNTY GEOR Montezuma GA All Paid/Career $243,810.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($256,000) 8/26/2016 Donalsonville Fire Rescue Donalsonville GA Combination $243,810.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($256,000) 8/26/2016 Hahira Fire Department Hahira GA All Paid/Career $11,715.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($12,300) 8/26/2016 Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department West Point GA All volunteer $242,858.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($255,000) 8/26/2016 Allentown Volunteer Fire Department Allentown GA Combination $37,143.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($39,000) 8/19/2016 Laurens County Fire Department Dublin GA Combination $449,091.00 Equipment ($56,000) || Personal Protective Equipment ($438,000) 8/19/2016 Commerce Fire Department Commerce GA Vehicle Acquisition $295,239.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($310,000) 8/5/2016 East Point Fire Department East Point GA Vehicle Acquisition $711,364.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($775,000) 8/5/2016 Peach County Fort Valley GA Operations $297,551.00 Personal 7/22/2016
Rescue and Safety Protective Equipment ($74,800) Carroll County Fire Rescue Carrollton GA Operations and Safety $264,000.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($290,400) 5/20/2016 City of Nicholls Volunteer Fire Department Nicholls GA Operations and Safety $4,572.00 Equipment ($4,800) 5/20/2016 Jefferson Fire Department Jefferson GA Vehicle Acquisition $169,524.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($178,000) 5/20/2016 Lumpkin County Emergency Services Dahlonega GA Operations and Safety $107,819.00 Equipment ($118,000) 5/20/2016 port wentworth fire department port wentworth GA Operations and Safety $178,657.00 Equipment ($187,589) 5/20/2016 Scotland Volunteer Fire Department Scotland GA Operations and Safety $90,271.00 Equipment ($94,784) 5/20/2016 West Point Fire Department West Point GA Regional Request $576,000.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($633,600) 5/20/2016 Charlton County Fire Rescue (DBA; Charlton County Volunteer FIre Department) Folkston GA Operations and Safety $18,667.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($19,600) 4/22/2016 Georgia Public Safety Training Center/Georgia Fire Academy Forsyth GA State Fire Training Academy $500,000.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($660,000) 4/22/2016 Source: FEMA FY 2016 awardees of AFG grants in Georgia include: Georgia Public Safety Training Center/Georgia Fire Academy Forsyth GA State Fire Training Academy $188,261.00 Equipment ($216,500) 4/14/2017 Wilkes County EMS Washington GA Operations and Safety $184,239.00 EMS Equipment ($193,450) 4/14/2017
Citizen Preparedness/Citizen Corps Program (CCP) GEMA-OHS's regional field offices are maintained within eight regions in the State, which serve as a base of operations for local support. The following map provides a detailed overview of GEMA Field Coordinator Areas as of January 2017: Source: GEMA Area Field Coordinators – Contact Information Area One Northwest Tim Reeve Area One Coordinator GEMA/HS - Calhoun Office 4543 Fairmount Hwy Calhoun, Georgia 30701 Two Metro-Atlanta Sheri Russo Area Two Coordinator GEMA/HS - Marietta Office P.O. Box 669112 Marietta, Georgia 30066 Three Northeast Georgia C.J. Worden Area Three Coordinator GEMA/HS-Blairsville Office 46 Hughes Street, Suite A Blairsville, Georgia 30512 Four West Central Georgia Jason Ritter Area Four Coordinator GEMA/HS - LaGrange Office Post Office Box 15 LaGrange, Georgia 30241 Five East Central Georgia Collin Hopf Area Five Coordinator GEMA/HS - Statesboro Office P.O. Box 21666 Statesboro, Georgia 30460 Six Southwest Georgia Frank Maneer Area Six Coordinator GEMA/HS - Valdosta Office 1709 A Gornto Road, PMB #121 Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Area Seven South Central Georgia Diane Adams Area Seven Coordinator GEMA/HS - Douglas Office 941 Mahogany Road Douglas, Georgia 31533 Eight Coastal Georgia Kristen Higgs Area Eight Coordinator GEMA/HS - Waycross Office 3395 Harris Road, Suite 300 Waycross, Georgia 31503 Statewide Chuck Ray Field Operations Director GEMA/HS - Statesboro Office Post Office Box 12666 Statesboro, Georgia 30460 Source: Georgia Emergency Management Agency