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Dear USET/USET SPF Family,
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council is seeking feedback from Tribal Nations on how the Agency is meeting its 32 core capabilities outlined in their National Preparedness Goal. The purpose is to gather insights from Tribal Nations regarding FEMA's current support and to explore the potential for transferring certain responsibilities. This assessment is crucial in ensuring that FEMA continues to align their strategies and approaches with the evolving needs and capabilities of Tribal Nations.
The survey is organized into four categories based on FEMA’s mission areas: Preparedness (Prevention/Protection), Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. Please review each core capability, considering both FEMA's current support and the potential for your Tribal Nation to assume these responsibilities if FEMA support were no longer available.
FEMA has requested feedback on the following surveys no later than 5:00 PM Eastern tomorrow (July 23):
As you complete the surveys, please consider the following topics to inform your responses:
- Alignment with National Preparedness Goals
- Application of the THIRA/SPR process (Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Stakeholder Preparedness Review)
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations
- Requirements outlined in Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs)
- Use of guidance documents, such as the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG)
- Implementation of standards, including NIMS, ICS, EOCs, and team typing and credentialing
- Engagement of subject matter experts in specialized programs
- Incident scalability considerations
- Disaster programs, including available funding, implementation guidance, and operational frameworks
- Grant management and administration best practices and challenges
Your feedback is instrumental in helping FEMA understand which capabilities could be administered at the Tribal Nation level and how the federal government can better support Tribal Nations in the future. This survey comes at a critical time, as the future of FEMA is uncertain. It is vital for the Agency to have strong feedback demonstrating FEMA’s value, especially in Tribal communities. Should you have any questions or require further assistance on the surveys, contact FEMA at FEMAreviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov.
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