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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. A. 1. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4.9.24FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget David Topczynski April 9, 2024 1 Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2024-25 Budget 13.00 2 $2,033,688 2 FY 2024-25 Programmatic Budget Security Division, $1,068,045 , 53% General Operating, $862,729 , 42% Emergency Management Performance Grant, $102,914 , 5% PROPOSED 3 Department Operating Budget Program FY 2023-24 Amended FY 2023-24 FTE FY 2024-25 Proposed FY 2024-25 FTE Change ($)Change (%) Security Program $977,086 6 $1,068,045 6 $90,959 9.3% General Operations $783,589 7 $862,729 7 $79,140 10.1% General Fund Subtotal $1,760,675 13 $1,930,774 13 $170,099 9.7% Emergency Management Performance Grant --$102,914 -$102,914 100% Grants Fund Subtotal --$102,914 -$102,914 100% All Funds Total $1,760,675 13 $2,033,688 13 $273,013 15.5% 4 Major Changes & Initiatives •Technology Enhancements •Improving & building technology into daily operations to strengthen response & recovery capabilities. •Contracted with Perry Weather to improve forecasting. •Upgrading IT infrastructure in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). •Resiliency •Provided or participated in 462.5 hours of training or exercise. •Conducted 30 assessments of critical infrastructure. •Completed regional Post Disaster Housing Framework, and Public Alert & Warning Plan. •Established a Disaster Services Contract to provide crucial equipment & supplies after a major emergency. •Participated in the US Dept. of Homeland Security’s SAFE Pilot Program for critical infrastructure assessments alongside the states of New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, and Iowa. •Community & Business Preparedness •349 hours of outreach conducted in 2023. •Developed an approved emergency preparedness STEM curriculum being delivered to all 55 elementary schools. •Created our own Hurricane & Coastal Storm Guide, and fillable Personal Preparedness Plan. 5 Initiatives Underway & Conclusion •Updating City’s Emergency Plans •Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) •Disaster Recovery Plan •Shelter Plans •Evacuation Frameworks •Workforce Reintegration & Safety Plans •Election Security Plan •Growing Community & Business Outreach •Redesigning preparedness & department website. •Working with Communication’s Office & VBCERT to connect with vulnerable communities & populations. •Increase resident sign-up for VBAlert. •Internally promoting Rave Panic Button. •Expand the City’s all-hazards training and exercise program. •Implement a Disaster Recovery Support Contract. 6