From Wendy Blackwell, State Hazard Mitigation Officer:

​Hello to the Emergency Management Community –
 
We wanted to let you know that Congress approved the Pre-disaster Mitigation Program at $100 million. Congress also approved $178 million for the Flood Mitigation Program and mapping. Both awards are part of the federal fiscal year 2017 budget.
 
We do not yet have any details on the Notice of Funding Opportunity release date, priorities, application due dates, etc. We also do not yet know the amount of the specific Pre-disaster Mitigation set-aside for New Mexico. When we have more information, we will let you know.
 
In the meanwhile, please consider application for mitigation plan creation and up-dates. In New Mexico, mitigation planning is the highest priority for the Pre-disaster Mitigation funding. Attached is the DHSEM Mitigation Program Notice of Interest. Please fill-out and submit (scan is acceptable) as the first step in the application process.

Course description:
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You must register by May 11th. Go here for more info and to register:
​https://www.ruraltraining.org/training/schedule/2017-05-25-mgt381-albuquerque-nm-001/

The Doña Ana County/City of Las Cruces Office of Emergency Management will host the Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Attacks (PER-335) course, presented by the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) of Louisiana State University, at our Emergency Operations Center June 14-15, 2017.
 
This course addresses the vulnerability of any community to a public safety situation, such as an active shooter at a shopping mall; a train derailment with hazardous chemicals; a bombing incident at a commercial district; a plane crash; or chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive attack. These attacks, known as complex coordinated attacks, involve multiple threats that often exceed conventional response tactics. These attacks require a joint response involving members from varying disciplines and jurisdictions. The course will enhance the response capabilities of participants by providing them with the knowledge and tools to enable effective response. 
 
This course is taught through a combination of classroom instruction and practical exercises. Among the topics covered during the classroom instruction are characteristics of a complex coordinated attack, public safety response considerations, command operations and strategies, and critical information about situational domain awareness. Several notable case studies are also presented to provide real-life examples of the characteristics of a complex coordinated attack. 
 
Featured practical exercises allow participants to interact with responders from other disciplines to effectively address a variety of complex coordinated attack scenarios. Participants will work together to identify critical considerations and command strategies. Further, these exercises encourage collaborative decision-making and rapid strategizing. 
 
Please see the course announcement below for more details and for registration information.