OpportunityTitle: FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia
CategoryExplanation: Earthquake Mitigation
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Earthquake Consortia - Central United States Earthquake Consortium, Northeast States Emergency Consortium, Western States Seismic Policy Council
Description: The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $850,000.00 with three Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. The purpose of this funding, through WSSPC, CUSEC, and NESEC is to provide guidance and assistance to States and local communities by: i) Developing seismic policies and sharing information promoting programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; ii) Providing forums for information exchange to develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations; iii) Conducting outreach to local governments and the business community, and maintain and strengthen partnerships with other earthquake consortia; iv) Helping deliver professional training to local communities;v) Educating citizens about the risks they face, and developing public awareness and education tools and resources; and vi) Encouraging public and private partnerships that benefit local communities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
GrantorContactText: Systems and Business Support Branch