ABOUT 404 HMGP

404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM),

The new Building Resilient Infrastructure andCommunities (BRIC) Program is set to replace thePDM Program

DR 4235 – Typhoon Soudelor (Declared August 5th, 2015)DR 4396 – Typhoon Mangkhut (Declared September 29,2018)DR 4404 – Super Typhoon Yutu (Declared October 26,2018)

Adopted under US Public Law 93-288, Section 404, theCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)utilizes two of the three Hazard Mitigation Assistance grantprograms under the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA):

Following a major disaster declaration, HMGP continues itsservices based on the 36 month period of performance (POP).On the other hand, PDM/BRIC grants are funded annually byUS Congressional appropriations. In conjunction of bothprograms, the overall goal is to reduce risk to the populationand structures from future hazard events.

404 HMGP is actively funding the following typhoon disasterdesignated numbers established by FEMA:

HMGP will continue to implement approved mitigationprojects under DR- 4235, 4396, and 4404 to break the cycle ofdisaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage whileraising public awareness about reducing future losses beforedisaster strikes.

MEET OUR TEAM

Governor’s Authorized Representative Virginia C. Villagomez

State Hazard Mitigation OfficerElizabeth Balajadia

Senior Technical Financial AnalystLeona Deleon Guerrero

Project SpecialistCarlos Deleon Guerrero

Technical Financial AnalystTiana Reyes

The purpose of HMGP is to assist states, territories, federally-recognized tribes, and localcommunities by significantly reducing or permanently eliminating future risk to lives andproperty from natural hazards, providing funds to implement projects in accordance withpriorities identified in the hazard mitigation plan, and enabling mitigation measures to be

implemented during the recovery following a major disaster declaration.

CNMI 404Hazard Mitigation

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Citizen Centric Report FY2020

PURPOSE

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Saipan Tinian Rota 100% funded

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W H A T ' S N E W ?

HMGP contracted Hofschneider Engineering Corporation(HEC) to perform Construction Management Services forthe CUC Water System Mitigation Project.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is the Sub-recipient and Contracting Officer for this project, andHMGP assists DPW through the project. DPW contracted USA Fanter Corporation Ltd. to performconstruction for the Kannat Tabla Flood Control &Drainage Project.On November 26, 2019, FEMA issued a "Stop Work" for thisproject until DPW acquires an archaeologist onsite.Applied Archaeology firm was selected under DPW20-RFP-006 for Archaeological Services and is currently ongoing.

Projects on Rota (DR-4396)

CUC Water System Mitigation Project (DR-4235) Advanced Assistance (DR-4404)

PDM FY 2017, 2018, 2019

Smart, Safe Growth (SSG)

HMGP contracted Hong Ye Construction Ltd. to performthe supply, delivery, and installation of generator sets on10 identified sites in Saipan. This work consists ofarchitectural, civil/structural, mechanical and electricalworks that shall be completed within 240 days.HMGP intends to contract Primtek Construction to performwork for Site 5-As Matuis, Saipan (the 11th site) under theCUC Water System Mitigation Project. This work willconsist of civil, architectural and structural, electrical, andmechanical works for this specific site's generator andgenerator house, and shall be completed within 180 days.

Kannat Tabla Flood Control & Drainage Project (DR-4235)

Set of development strategies thataims to ensure the growth ofinfrastructure and communities thatare resilient to natural disasters Made up of 3 key areas: HazardMitigation, climate impactadaptation, and smart growthGoverned by 12 principles, includingretrofitting and ecosystem servicesHMGP assesses each project toensure that it complies with SSGoutcomes through the use of the SSGMatrix

Projects and Progress

Building Resilient Infrastructureand Communities (BRIC) Program

BRIC Program will supportcommunities through capability andcapacity-building, encourageinnovation, enable partnerships, andprovide flexibility & consistencyFocuses more on lifeline andinfrastructure projects, considersbuilding codes for betterinfrastructure, and adopts a newstreamline process: FEMA GO

Through competitivesolicitation, contracts wereawarded to GHD, Inc., PacificEngineering Group Services,and Helios Energy Group,Inc. selected under RFP19-Gov-088 to assess, identify,and develop mitigationopportunities for the CNMI.

33 Prioritized Projects are 100% federally funded1 Awarded (Advanced Assistance)All 63 projects have undergone Smart, Safe Growthreview

63 Total Project Applications Submitted

The bar chart above shows the % of projects in eachmunicipality & the % of projects that are 100% federallyfunded.

PDM2019 will focus on updating the 2020 CNMI PDM - Fiscal Year 2019

Standard State Hazard Mitigation Plan

TIMELINES

PAGE 2Every $1 spent on mitigation saves

$6 on future damages.The following projects include DR 4235, 4396, 4404, and PDM FY '17, '18, '19.

Allocationof Funds

Every $1 spent on mitigation saves $6on future damages.

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5% Initiative ProjectsProjects that fall under thiscategory must be for a criticalfacility, and it does not require a1.0 or > BCA

7% Planning Projects88% Regular Projects

Each typhoon designated numberallocates funding amount by:

Additionally, cost allocations requirea non-federal cost share of 75/25(federal/local).

Project 236.1%

Project 334.1%

Project 129.9%

PDM FY 18

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GHD45.2%

PEGS38.3%

Other14.5%

HEGI2%

63 Submitted Project Applications estimating at a cost of$2.2M under DR 4404 and DR 4396 have been issued and

divided between GHD, PEGS, HEGI, and other under AdvanceAssistance. (% comes from actual amounts)

33 prioritizedprojects of the63 projectsunder DR 4404are 100%federallyfunded. Theremaining havea cost share of90%/10%(federal/local)

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DR 4235 is100% federallyfunded. Thechart to theright showsthe percentageof funds thatwere allocatedto eachproject.

Projects under PDM FY18 are 100%federally funded and awarded.

Projects underPDM FY17 are100% federallyfunded. Threeprojects takeplace inSaipan, threeprojects inTinian, andone project inRota. Allprojects havebeen awarded.

Regular Projects88%

Planning Projects7%

5% Initiative 5%

Project 436.7%

Project 219.4%

Project 512%

Project 711.7%

Project 69.8%

Project 15.5%

Project 34.9%

*See projects on page 2*

Aging Center55%

NMHC45%

"Recent catastrophic typhoon events thathave destroyed the CNMIculminates on the need to proactivelyimplement hazard mitigation actions thatwill build resiliency and sustainabilityagainst future typhoons and other naturaland man-made hazards. Climate change isabruptly altering global weather patterns ofextreme cold, extreme heat, drought, morefrequent and intense storm events, flooding,coastal inundation, and sea level rise. Othernatural hazards include volcanic eruptionsand frequent earthquakes as the CNMIislands sit atop the Marianas Ridge along theMarianas Trench within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active region of the world."Arnold I.PalaciosLieutenant Governor

Nature is unpredictable, therefore it is important to beproactive.

Hazard Mitigation and PDM/BRICProgram will continue its efforts to aimfor the most sustainable outcomes as aresult of implementing SSG reviews in allprojects, and will assist in raisingawareness of the benefits of mitigationand reducing future damage.

Future Challengesand

Next Steps...

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Raise AwarenessReduce Future Damage

Every $1 spent on mitigationsaves $6 on future damages.

FutureChallenges

Await FEMA approval,Environmental and HistoricalPreservation approval, and grantawards up to $80M for all 63submitted project applicationsunder Advance Assistance.

Complete all Hazard Mitigationand Pre-Disaster Mitigationawarded projects within theperiod of performance.

Manage all projects from "cradleto grave" and ensure efficiencyand completion.

Implement the BuildingResilient Infrastructure andCommunities (BRIC) Program

Continue to implement Smart,Safe Growth into all futureprojects

NextSteps