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<br />NOTE: Each funded jurisdiction should begin preparatory review of existing capabilities as guided <br />by the FEMA developed Local Capability Assessment for Readiness. No scores will be assessed <br />in the first year, but local governments should begin the process of evaluation and learn the details <br />of the Local CAR tool. Plans will be to formally score the Local CAR in the 2004 federal fiscal year. <br />PLEASE LIST ANY NEW ACTIVITIES. <br />O Completed Community Assessment For Readiness planning project for State Emergenry Management <br />to determine our readiness level for preparedness, response and recovery missions <br />O Assembled an exercise design planning group to determine training exercise needs and develop <br />exercises to meet those needs. All emergency response agencies with/n the county are represented <br />including public health and the hospital <br />O Completed terrorism assessment study required by Department of Homeland Security to determine <br />equipment, training, exercise and planning needs including a comprehensive threat assessment <br />O Organized Citizen Corps council group composed ofinembers ofinjury prevention programs to <br />coordinate programs, assist in grant cooperation, enjoy benefits of economies of scale, and prevent <br />duplication of effort <br />Coordinated Public Information Olficer course held in February with Z6 attendees <br />O Began county public information planning group <br />O Assisted planning department with Hazard Mitigation Plan revisions. Secured extension of deadline <br />until March 04. <br />O Coordinated Community Emergency Response Team triining in February <br />O Coordinated Conb'nu/ty of Operations Planning project. Completed in Ianuary <br />O Performed two emergency preparedness talks to groups- <br />O Participated in Chapel Hil! Halloween planning and response <br />O Completed 73 page All Hazards Guide. Copies to be printed and•distributed to libraries and public <br />buildings in municipalit/es and Orange county <br />O Provided two terrorism awareness training to Te%communicatorgroup from around the state <br />O Monitored federal and state legislation for impacts on emergency management <br />O Attended Fal/ conference <br />O Attended Homeland Security rnnference May 7th <br />