Notice of Interest Period Remains Open for FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs

Agana Heights, Guam - The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) informed stakeholders on November 26, 2024 of the opening of the Notice of Interest (NOI) period for the FY2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs.

The BRIC program supports states, local and territorial governments and Tribal Nations as they work to reduce their hazard risk. The program supports communities to build capability and capacity. BRIC also encourages and aids innovation. It helps partnerships grow; supports infrastructure projects; and fosters flexibility and consistency.

The FMA grant program is a competitive program that provides funding to state, territory and local governments and federally recognized Tribal Nations. FMA funds are used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

The BRIC and FMA programs are only open to eligible Government of Guam entities. Eligible applicants are encouraged to begin the BRIC and FMA application process. Note the following important dates:

March 21, 2025: Notice of Interest (NOI) are due via email to Lloyd Cubacub, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, at lloyd.cubacub@ghs.guam.gov
March 28, 2025: Applications are due to the OCD Hazard Mitigation Section in the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMAGO) management system for local review
April 18, 2025 (ET): Completed applications are due in the FEMAGO management system

To learn more about the BRIC grant program, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/building-resilient-infrastr....

To learn more about the FMA grant program, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/flood-mitigation-assistance.

For information on hazards, risks, and local mitigation priorities, applicants can refer to Guam’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, available on the GHS/OCD website: (Guam 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan) (https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/guam_2024_hmp_20240711_ms_u...) or reach out to Lloyd Cubacub, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, via email at lloyd.cubacub@ghs.guam.gov.

fema_hma_bric-notice-funding-opportunity-fact-sheet_012025

fema_hma_fma-nofo-fact-sheet_fy2024

FINAL OCD Form 901_Hazard Mitigation Assistance Notice of Interest rev1124 fillable

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

X
Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.