Training

Procurement Training

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will be conducting monthly virtual training on the procurement regulations that govern the FEMA Public Assistance(PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) awards. Training will highlight important considerations for each program including cost principles, methods of procurement, and procurement best practices. Compliance with these regulations is required for all recipients, failure to adhere to these regulations will limit reimbursements. Training is scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 10 AM (CST).

Benefit-Cost Analysis Training

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is offering local jurisdictions an opportunity to learn more about FEMA’s Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit Version 6.0 with a review of the latest updates and release notes, as well as TDEM requirements for those applying for federal funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs.

TDEM Hazard Mitigation Virtual Town-Hall Meetings

TDEM will host quarterly informational sessions (virtual webinars) to provide hazard mitigation program updates and to answer questions from our local partners. Topics include grant funding, planning, TDEM’s Grants Management System (GMS), and more. FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Post-Fire Hazard Mitigation, state and local hazard mitigation plans are common subject areas for discussion.

Please register for one or more meetings at the links provided on the attached flyer.  If you have any questions, please contact your TDEM Regional Section Chief for any questions.

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TDEM Hazard Mitigation Virtual Town-Hall Meetings

TDEM will host quarterly informational sessions (virtual webinars) to provide hazard mitigation program updates and to answer questions from our local partners. Topics include grant funding, planning, TDEM’s Grants Management System (GMS), and more. FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) , Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Post-Fire Hazard Mitigation, state and local hazard mitigation plans are common subject areas for discussion.

Please register for one or more meetings at the links provided on the attached flyer.  If you have any questions, please contact your TDEM Regional Section Chief for any questions.