d. Homeland security grant spending plan

2008 Homeland Security Grant - Cass County Proposed Expenditures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 $10,000 $19,432 $ 4,682 $10,000 $ 1,850 $ 2,147 $10,000 $40,000 $ 3,034 Total: $101,145 1. During the last year we have been working closely with the local Red Cross Chapter to broaden our emergency shelter capabilities. RX has identified and made agreements with over 30 locations in Fargo, West Fargo, and every rural Cass community to support and staff local shelters. They need a trailer and supplies to support this effort. 2. The Code RED invoice is due for this year. 3. Last year Fargo Schools requested some equipment to be able to be interoperable with the new public safety radio system during crisis situations. 4. The Disaster Animal Response Team needs supplies, equipment, and a trailer to support animal sheltering requirements at local evacuation shelters. 5. The county EAS system is currently housed at the West Fargo PD. With their move to Red River Regional Dispatch there is not always someone at WFPD to monitor or activate the EAS system. This equipment would enable staff at RRRDC to access the EAS equipment through a phone link. 6. Cass / Fargo EM would like to purchase portable lighting to support disaster response and emergency scene lighting. This equipment would be compatible with our generators and be available to any law enforcement, fire and ems agency when requested. 7. Cass / Fargo EM is planning on sponsoring disaster exercises next year in two rural communities as well as one evacuation and shelter exercise in the county. 8. Cass / Fargo EM will be working on the following plans during 2009: flood plans; volunteer operations; local Emergency Operations Plans. 9. Administrative expenses support the office operations.