The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) is to assist with the enhancement, sustainment and improvement of state, local and tribal emergency management programs. Activities conducted using EMPG funding should relate directly to the five elements of emergency management: prevention; protection; response; recovery, and mitigation. There are also required capabilities that must be conducted in order to remain eligible for EMPG funding, including but not limited to the ability to communicate and warn, educate the public, train and exercise, plan and be National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant.

Specifically, we intend to use the EMPG award amount of $53,812.00 for training, exercises, emergency notifications and EOC readiness. Our training plans include:  EOC City Staff; Mass Care Services; and Disaster Rapid Needs Assessment and Recovery. Our exercise plans include:  Hazardous Materials Incidents--fixed and transportation; Continuity of Government and Operations for City Staff; Yakima Air Terminal FAA required. Our  Emergency Notification focus will be on  initial emergency notifications to city staff; high risk population centers; and hospitals. Our  EOC Readiness plan includes:  Equipment, Training and Consultative Services; Equipment acquisition for multiple EOC Command sites, i.e. Fire Station 91; Public Works; and Police.