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FY10 State Homeland Security Grant Form


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What capability gap will this proposal address?
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  • Goal 1.  Prevent terrorist attacks in Texas.
    • Objective 1.1.  Expand and enhance the statewide intelligence capability that reduces the threat of terrorism.
      • Priority Action 1.1.1.  Establish a Texas Intelligence Council composed of local, state and federal agencies to establish and manage the statewide intelligence capability, to include requirements management, collection, distributed analytical production, and dissemination.
      • Priority Action 1.1.2.  Expand and enhance multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional fusion capabilities throughout the state.
      • Priority Action 1.1.3.  Employ the Texas Fusion Center and regional fusion centers to integrate homeland security-related information and intelligence across all agencies, jurisdictions and disciplines in Texas.
      • Priority Action 1.1.4.  Fully leverage existing intelligence components in the state with a distributed network of intelligence networks.
      • Priority Action 1.1.5.  Enlist the homeland security community, including all state agencies and jurisdictions in Texas, as collectors and consumers of intelligence.
      • Priority Action 1.1.6.  Develop and implement the Texas Intelligence Information Technology Plan.
      • Priority Action 1.1.7.  Ensure local law enforcement agencies in Texas have onsite access to all critical Texas homeland security information systems.
    • Objective 1.2.  Ensure a robust investigative capability to address terrorist organizations.
      • Priority Action 1.2.1.  Expand and enhance the state’s integrated, multi-agency counterterrorism investigative capabilities that address: (1) Known or suspected terrorist organizations, cells, actors, and other related threats, (2) Suspicious activities, (3) Groups and networks
      • Priority Action 1.2.2.  Expand and enhance the network of human sources that can provide detailed and relevant information on known or suspected terrorist, organizations and other enterprises that provide direct material support to terrorists and organizations indirectly support
      • Priority Action 1.2.3.  Update the statewide counterterrorism and intelligence training programs for law enforcement and other homeland security-related personnel to reflect threat adaptations.
      • Priority Action 1.2.4.  Establish and employ an information technology capability to integrate data and monitor for loss of control of dangerous substances or devices, and for the purchase of dangerous quantities of materials and components that can be used to build explosive de
    • Objective 1.3.  Prevent terrorist organizations from exploiting Texas’ international borders including land, air, and sea.
      • Priority Action 1.3.1.  Increase local and state patrols of the border region to increase security, particularly between the ports-of-entry.
      • Priority Action 1.3.2.  Support integrated multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional operations and investigations to address terrorist and supporting organizations operating in the Texas border region.
      • Priority Action 1.3.3.  Incorporate the National Guard in homeland security support, training, and exercises without militarizing the border.
      • Priority Action 1.3.4.  Integrate technology to the maximum extent to assist in monitoring the border, particularly in remote areas.
      • Priority Action 1.3.5.  Increase local and state patrols of maritime and inland ports to enhance security.
    • Objective 1.4.  Increase public awareness and reporting of suspicious activities related to terrorism, with emphasis on WME- and IED-related activities.
      • Priority Action 1.4.1.  Work with the local law enforcement community to identify and develop priority messages for a targeted public awareness campaign that focuses on recognizing and reporting suspicious activities related to terrorism
      • Priority Action 1.4.2.  Support regional and local strategies to increase terror related public awareness through media outlets and citizen groups.
      • Priority Action 1.4.3.  Increase citizen and private enterprise participation in vigilance programs.
  • Goal 2.  Reduce vulnerability to terrorist attacks.
    • Objective 2.1.  Reduce vulnerability of critical infrastructures and key resources in Texas.
      • Priority Action 2.1.1.  Expand and upgrade the ability to identify, validate, categorize, and update data on all CI/KR in Texas with federal, state, local, tribal and private sector partners.
      • Priority Action 2.1.2.  Maintain and update the Texas CI/KR information database and improve database accessibility by tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement and other response agencies.
      • Priority Action 2.1.3.  Expand and upgrade the integrated programs used to assess and prioritize the vulnerabilities of each CI/KR site in Texas.
      • Priority Action 2.1.4.  Work closely with DHS, local governments, and industry to implement the Buffer Zone Protection Program to develop plans to protect eligible CI/KR, in order of priority, and track program implementation.
      • Priority Action 2.1.5.  Ensure that CI/KR managers, workers, and nearby citizens – public and private – are provided training on recognizing and reporting incidents that may indicate terrorist activity.
      • Priority Action 2.1.6.  Ensure CI/KR throughout the state receive appropriate threat information.
      • Priority Action 2.1.7.  Ensure that all suspicious activities and threats related to CI/KR are reported through the statewide intelligence structure and are appropriately addressed.
      • Priority Action 2.1.8.  Expand and enhance the statewide cyber security program that tests and protects local and state IT systems from penetration and attack.
      • Priority Action 2.1.9.  Develop and rehearse contingency plans to mitigate the effects and consequences of a terrorist attack.
      • Priority Action 2.1.10.  Ensure that all critical facilities have alternate sources of energy and redundant communications.
    • Objective 2.2.  Reduce the risk from CBRNE disasters.
      • Priority Action 2.2.1.  Enhance the statewide network for monitoring biological incidents by assessing current gaps, strategically improving the BioWatch program throughout the state, and conducting regular network tests.
      • Priority Action 2.2.2.  Integrate and expand statewide human and animal health surveillance capabilities in order to detect public health, veterinary, and agriculture outbreaks and occurrences at the earliest point.
      • Priority Action 2.2.3.  Ensure proper detection, inspection and controls of radiological, chemical, and biological materials in Texas.
      • Priority Action 2.2.4.  Enhance statewide multi-agency early detection, confirmation, response and recovery capabilities for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear events.
      • Priority Action 2.2.5.  Ensure adequate laboratory and analytical capacity for biological or chemical incidents that affect people, crops, or animal agriculture.
    • Objective 2.3.  Reduce vulnerability of the agriculture industry to terrorism.
      • Priority Action 2.3.1.  Expand and enhance statewide pest, pesticide, agricultural disease, and food contamination monitoring capabilities.
      • Priority Action 2.3.2.  Enhance and upgrade the statewide threat reporting system for threats against the agriculture industry.
      • Priority Action 2.3.3.  Ensure sufficient laboratories and specialized facilities to analyze pest and disease samples.
      • Priority Action 2.3.4.  Expand the network of permanent road stations throughout the state used to minimize the artificial introduction of plant and animal pests and diseases.
      • Priority Action 2.3.5.  Ensure sufficient training for all disease detection stakeholders.
    • Objective 2.4.  Reduce the vulnerability of schools to acts of terrorism.
      • Priority Action 2.4.1.  Ensure the availability of enhanced web-based and other tools to conduct vulnerability self-assessments and meet security audit requirements.
      • Priority Action 2.4.2.  Ensure the availability of enhanced web-based emergency operations planning and other tools to develop school safety and emergency response plans.
      • Priority Action 2.4.3.  Ensure the availability of train-the-trainer programs to educate school officials on all aspects of security-related school safety.
      • Priority Action 2.4.4.  Ensure schools participate in terrorism response drills and other related exercises.
      • Priority Action 2.4.5.  Incorporate and implement Citizen Corps programs through training and outreach in schools to emphasize student and staff preparedness and safety.
    • Objective 2.5.  Use mitigation programs to reduce the vulnerability to acts of terrorism.
      • Priority Action 2.5.1.  Upgrade the multi-year statewide hazard vulnerability assessment process.
      • Priority Action 2.5.2.  Upgrade the system used to update state mitigation strategies based on vulnerability assessments across all jurisdictions.
      • Priority Action 2.5.3.  Ensure jurisdictions and agencies complete hazard mitigation plans and implement local-level mitigation projects.
      • Priority Action 2.5.4.  Ensure that private/commercial stakeholders are integrated into agency hazard mitigation plans.
    • Objective 2.6.  Ensure the security and efficacy of government-issued identification instruments in Texas.
      • Priority Action 2.6.1.  Enhance security features in state driver licenses and identification cards to include the use of biometrics.
      • Priority Action 2.6.2.  Ensure sufficient investigative capabilities to address duplicate applications for driver licenses and other identification cards.
      • Priority Action 2.6.3.  Increase security at facilities or events through local access control and credentialing systems.
  • Goal 3.  Prepare to minimize damage through rapid, decisive response and quick recovery from terrorist attacks.
    • Objective 3.1.  Achieve statewide radio interoperability in Texas.
      • Priority Action 3.1.1.  Expand the statewide network of radio systems; achieve APCO Project 25 (P25) level of interoperability for Texas public safety agencies by January 1, 2015.
      • Priority Action 3.1.2.  Ensure all future radio system acquisitions are interoperable and in compliance with the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and the P25 suite of standards.
      • Priority Action 3.1.3.  Ensure redundant, survivable, interoperable communications capabilities, including voice, data, and video.
    • Objective 3.2.  Enhance and expand the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the statewide standard.
      • Priority Action 3.2.1.  Expand the use of NIMS throughout the state by providing guidance, coordination and training opportunities to state agencies, regional and local jurisdictions.
      • Priority Action 3.2.2.  Improve the use of incident management software employed in incident command centers – state, regional, and local.
    • Objective 3.3.  Maximize response capabilities by expanding the statewide Regional Response and Mutual Aid Network.
      • Priority Action 3.3.1.  Ensure the routine, periodic review and update of all mutual aid agreements throughout Texas, and between Texas and other states, to expand and upgrade integrated, interoperable, cooperative emergency response.
      • Priority Action 3.3.2.  Manage statewide data on first responder equipment and specialized teams through TxMAP and other supporting information sharing systems. Ensure first responders and leaders statewide are trained to input and access TxMAP and other supporting information s
      • Priority Action 3.3.3.  Conduct periodic reviews of state, regional and local emergency plans to ensure they are updated, meet state emergency planning standards, and address terrorism including WMD and IEDs.
      • Priority Action 3.3.4.  Expand the use of trained, vetted, and spontaneous volunteers for state, regional, and local homeland security and response activities.
    • Objective 3.4.  Amplify public health community capabilities to support multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional response and recovery efforts.
      • Priority Action 3.4.1.  Improve the ability of all local and regional medical facilities to implement NIMS and the standardized Incident Command System (ICS), and ensure personnel are fully trained.
      • Priority Action 3.4.2.  Continue to improve the state's ability to ensure mass prophylaxis and medical countermeasure distribution and dispensing capabilities.
      • Priority Action 3.4.3.  Assess medical surge capabilities, statewide, and build capabilities in a prioritized manner based on risk.
      • Priority Action 3.4.4.  Ensure decontamination assets are accessible throughout the state and provide the appropriate capacity.
    • Objective 3.5.  Integrate Homeland Security-related training across all agencies, jurisdictions and disciplines.
      • Priority Action 3.5.1.  Ensure adequate homeland security-related training is made available to, and completed by all first responders and key stakeholders throughout the state.
      • Priority Action 3.5.2.  Ensure adequate homeland security-related training is available to and completed by leaders with homeland security responsibilities throughout the state.
      • Priority Action 3.5.3.  Routinely assess homeland security-related training requirements within the state, and update implementation strategies to address shortfalls.
      • Priority Action 3.5.4.  Ensure all training courses, where appropriate, address the special needs population.
    • Objective 3.6.  Fully integrate Homeland Security and related exercises across all jurisdictions and disciplines.
      • Priority Action 3.6.1.  Use homeland security and related exercises to provide an accurate assessment of homeland security needs within each region.
      • Priority Action 3.6.2.  Use state guidelines to monitor and evaluate homeland security and related exercises in Texas to ensure they are aligned with applicable national planning and exercise guidance.
      • Priority Action 3.6.3.  Ensure all homeland security functions are addressed and each region of the state is represented in the exercise program.
      • Priority Action 3.6.4.  Perform a multi-disciplinary evaluation of ways to improve urban area evacuations in Texas that addresses all aspects of evacuation, with emphasis on traffic flow, motorist fuel supply, and vehicle breakdown.
    • Objective 3.7.  Ensure updated and validated emergency plans are in place at agencies that provide vital public services – include public and private stakeholders.
      • Priority Action 3.7.1.  Develop, review, update, and upgrade emergency and disaster-related plans statewide.
      • Priority Action 3.7.2.  Develop, review, update, and upgrade Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and the processes used to identify regional and local agencies that should maintain such plans, and help validate the plans.
      • Priority Action 3.7.3.  Identify and ensure that all critical facilities, including but not limited to water and sewage systems, publicly-owned hospitals, public safety, law and essential government facilities have alternate sources of energy.
    • Objective 3.8.  Increase citizen participation in preparedness efforts.
      • Priority Action 3.8.1.  Expand the Texas Citizen Corps by capitalizing on Citizen Corps Councils in each of the 24 state Planning Regions.
      • Priority Action 3.8.2.  Expand, enhance, and increase use of media and communication campaigns to ensure public awareness of community preparedness for all hazards.
      • Priority Action 3.8.3.  Expand, enhance, and increase use of media and communications campaigns to increase participation in the Texas Citizen Corps.
      • Priority Action 3.8.4.  Conduct regional train-the-trainer classes to expand the capabilities of Citizen Corps and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs).
      • Priority Action 3.8.5.  Support the development and implementation of a coordinated statewide volunteer management strategy that accounts for all volunteer programs that support homeland security and emergency management, including a coordinated statewide data base available to
    • Objective 3.9.  Develop and maintain effective solutions for emergency notification of local leaders and the public.
      • Priority Action 3.9.1.  Leverage the 2-1-1 information and referral system to provide hazard and emergency information to the public.
      • Priority Action 3.9.2.  Ensure Texans with special needs receive emergency information.
      • Priority Action 3.9.3.  Develop innovative means of using public communication systems to assist in emergency notification.
 
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