Please provide a detailed narrative that explains:
• How the project supports and aligns with the National Preparedness Goal (NPG): A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required
across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.
• How the project enhances emergency management capabilities based on the threats and hazards that are most relevant now and in the future.
• How the project will be used specifically for emergency management vs everyday use.
• How the project is technically feasible, i.e. the ability to execute and accomplish the project is possible, realistic and will close the gap(s).
• How the matching funds directly correlate to the project, can be verified through records, is a reasonable cost (ordinary or typical for this
project type), is an allowable matching cost (necessary and reasonable for this project) and necessary to accomplish the overall project goal.
• Clearly defined and well-planned milestones which show the project can be completed within the performance period for the grant.
• The cost of this project is reasonable for the project type.
• This project is a high priority/immediate need for the subrecipient.
• The longevity/expected useful life of the project.
• How this project aligns with NH's identified priority projects: Plan development/update for LEOPs and COOP; Primary EOC equipment; Backup power
for PRIMARY EOCs and shelters; School Emergency Notification Systems; Backup power to water treatment facilities or critical communication systems.
• How, if applicable, the project supports local citizen preparedness campaigns to help residents become aware of how to prepare for and respond to an emergency.
Please note that regardless of the eligibility of an item, items requested or intended for everyday use will NOT be eligible under the EMPG Program.
