“At the end of the day, the goals are simple:
safety and security”
Jodi Rell
Former Republican Politician
Safety & Security Narrative:
This section establishes the foundation of a vital security program that operates on two levels. The first level is establishing safety programs that will help people in response to natural or manmade emergencies. The second level is funding security programs to prevent manmade disasters.
Goals & Objectives: Establish programs that
- Are not under military jurisdictions, but rather will work with the military to save lives;
- Provide safety training programs that train people how to save lives in the event of a natural disaster;
- Emergency training and preparation, especially in schools – all ages;
- Provide natural disaster equipment – including backpacks, bandages and supplies;
- Train an people to help assist emergency professionals.
- Security training programs that will protect lives in an emergency at:
- Schools
- Tourist locations
- Legislative bodies
- Airports
- Malls
- Sporting events
- Will establish safety training programs that save lives in terrorist events;
- Computer cyber-security training programs;
- Airport, school and hospital security enhancements.
Awards Time Line
- Year 1: Available: $50M
- Year 2: Available: $1B
- Year 3: Available: $1B
- Year 4: Available: $1B
- Year 5: Available: $1B
- Year 6: Available: $1B
- Year 7: Available: $1B
- Year 8: Available: $1B
- Year 9: Available: $1B
- Year 10: Available: $50M
Total Available For Award: $8.1 Billion total over 10 years
Needs: projects that enhance security for:
- Needs Assessment concepts
- Tourist inventory
- Legislative Bodies
- Lists of Malls/shopping centers and sporting facilities;
Notes
1st year
Committee hearings/operations
- Projects discussed & submitted
2nd year
- First awards
3rd year and up:
- Awards provided based on committee and board approval
- Major development years 5,6,7