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HSPD-8: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8

HSPD-8 and 2006 Homeland Security Grant Explanation

The way Homeland Security Grant applications are assessed will change in 2006. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 defines seven priorities for funding to localities, which will determine the 2006 HSG allotment for Virginia. Previously, HSG funds were based on a formula that consisted of a base amount for all states, plus additional funds based on population. In 2006, HSG funds will be based on each state’s need according to the seven priorities, which include:

• Implementing the National Incident Management System and National Response Plan nation-wide;
• Expanding Regional Collaboration;
• Implementing the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan;
• Strengthening Information Sharing and Collaboration Capabilities;
• Strengthening Interoperable Communications Capabilities;
• Strengthening Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Detection, Response and Decontamination Capabilities;
• Strengthening Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis Capabilities.

VDEM will develop an interpretation of each element to assist local emergency managers in gathering information integral to the application process. The application is due Mar. 2, 2006.

Reviews Mandated by House Resolution 2360

All states and 75 of the country’s largest urban areas must provide a self-assessment and statement of certification for their catastrophic planning, specifically mass evacuation planning. In Virginia, the cities of Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach, as well as the National Capitol Region will participate in the review. The assessments are mandated by House Resolution 2360, to ensure that sufficient resources are devoted to planning for the “complete evacuation of residents, including special needs groups in hospitals and nursing homes, or resident without access to transportation, in advance of and after such an event, as well as plans for sustenance of evacuees.” The brief narrative self-assessment, statement of certification and electronic copies of relevant materials are due to the Department of Homeland Security by Jan. 17, 2006, and they are a prerequisite for 2006 Homeland Security grants.

Additional Resources

• Executive Order 102: Virginia officially adopts NIMS [1.5mb PDF]
• Department of Homeland Security Preparedness Directorate Information Bulletin No. 197 November 23, 2005: Nationwide Plan Review [122kb PDF]
• Department of Homeland Security HSPD-8 Fact Sheets [454kb PDF]
• Detailed HSPD-8 and 2006 Homeland Security Grant information and planning tools are available at the Department of Homeland Security’s Lessons Learned Information Sharing Web site (a free registration is required). [external Web site -- opens in a new browser window]
• Department of Homeland Security's Office for Domestic Support [external Web site -- opens in a new browser window]