City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the 2013 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for Emergency Response Equipment.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a grant application to the 2013 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for equipment that would be used in response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the City or surrounding region.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Authorize the submission of a grant application to VDEM for grant funding totaling
$55,532; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
DISCUSSION: The requested SHSP grant funds will assist the City and region to prepare for potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. The requested equipment will enhance the City's response capability for a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event. The equipment will meet current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and hazardous materials incidents. The Fire Department's request is in conformance with Goal 2 of the VDEM funding priorities, i.e., Enhance capability to effectively respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive in a coordinated effort to protect the public. The Fire Department proposes to use grant funds to allowable HAZMAT equipment such as radiation equipment, protective equipment, WMD software, and detection and monitoring equipment.
BACKGROUND: The applicat...
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