[SEMCO] FW: FOR DISTRO: Bioengineered Wildfire Mitigation Job Aid and Flyer

[Woodbury, David (CDA)]

Good morning,

Attached please find a Wildfire Bioengineering Job Aid & Fact Sheet, recently posted by FEMA at fema.gov. These documents, along with Bioengineered Shoreline Stabilization and Streambank Bioengineering Job Aids & Flyers<https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/156338>, can also be found in the HMA Guidance section of our MEMA website here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/hazard-mitigation-assistance-program-guidance

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division is also hosting a webinar this Thursday, December 13, 2018, to learn about bioengineering stabilization methods for coastal, streambank and wildfire projects. Please see webinar log-in instructions below.

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for FMA-18, PDM-18 and the early HMGP 4372/4372 grants are due 1/4/19. Shelly and I are available this week and next week for any final application-related questions that you might have.


Best regards,
Dave

David H. Woodbury
Hazard Mitigation Grants Coordinator
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Desk: 508-820-2034
Fax: 508-820-1468
Email: David.Woodbury at mass.gov<mailto:David.Woodbury at mass.gov>
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-emergency-management-agency

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The attached Wildfire Bioengineering Job Aid & Fact Sheet, jointly developed by HMA and OEHP, has now been posted on fema.gov with the other already released bioengineered job aids & fact sheets for Streambank and Shoreline stabilization at  https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/156338<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fema.gov_media-2Dlibrary_assets_documents_156338&d=DwMFAg&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=TI_6y10UAVKXnpviB4AjzOe_4mqZ2ZvA8Es8cmL8J74&m=Ozadq8m9dHepqMdXOESrLWdqLl7GDNuSN7cb7KrK8Y8&s=5K6F6F4ovJ1o0wK9ZGQUB3-u50jBn73RMIX5i6E2cKo&e=>. This job aid describes common bioengineering methods used to stabilize wildland slopes that are vulnerable to wildfire, and broadly identifies steps to develop a wildfire mitigation project that incorporates bioengineering methods. Bioengineered stabilization methods incorporate the use of living and nonliving plant material, biological elements and natural barriers to establish vegetation, reduce erosion, and stabilize shorelines, streambanks and sloped landscape vulnerable to wildfire.

You are also invited to attend a webinar scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2018 - see details below.  Please also share the attached documents and webinar information with external stakeholders.

Webinar: Bioengineering Methods for Coastal, Streambank and Wildfire Projects

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division invites you to a webinar on Thursday, December 13, 2018, to learn about bioengineering stabilization methods for coastal, streambank and wildfire projects. After the presentation, there will be a 15 minute question and answer session.

Bioengineered stabilization methods incorporate the use of living and nonliving plant material, biological elements and natural barriers to reduce erosion, establish vegetation, stabilize shorelines and streambanks, and mitigate wildfire risk. View resources<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fema.gov_media-2Dlibrary_assets_documents_156338&d=DwMFAg&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=TI_6y10UAVKXnpviB4AjzOe_4mqZ2ZvA8Es8cmL8J74&m=Ozadq8m9dHepqMdXOESrLWdqLl7GDNuSN7cb7KrK8Y8&s=5K6F6F4ovJ1o0wK9ZGQUB3-u50jBn73RMIX5i6E2cKo&e=> that can help you develop mitigation projects using bioengineering stabilization methods.

Title: Bioengineering Methods for Coastal, Streambank and Wildfire Projects
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018 (1 - 2 p.m. ET)
Adobe Connect:https://fema.connectsolutions.com/bioengineered_stabilization/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fema.connectsolutions.com_bioengineered-5Fstabilization_&d=DwMFAg&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=TI_6y10UAVKXnpviB4AjzOe_4mqZ2ZvA8Es8cmL8J74&m=Ozadq8m9dHepqMdXOESrLWdqLl7GDNuSN7cb7KrK8Y8&s=CL0FCQn3CE4gxHbsG0zAHA-yxqB23wrvEE3bzXAURBI&e=>
Phone: 1-800-320-4330 Code: 338559#
Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__links.govdelivery.com_track-3Ftype-3Dclick-26enid-3DZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNTA3Ljg5NDQxNDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDUwNy44OTQ0MTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTE1NDQ3JmVtYWlsaWQ9Q2hpbmFyYS5MdWNhc0Bhc3NvY2lhdGVzLmZlbWEuZGhzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9Q2hpbmFyYS5MdWNhc0Bhc3NvY2lhdGVzLmZlbWEuZGhzLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm-26-26-26102-26-26-26https-3A__fema.connectsolutions.com_common_help_en_support_meeting-5Ftest.htm&d=DwMFAg&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=TI_6y10UAVKXnpviB4AjzOe_4mqZ2ZvA8Es8cmL8J74&m=Ozadq8m9dHepqMdXOESrLWdqLl7GDNuSN7cb7KrK8Y8&s=1rbUeArdsbu97bmhib_WWT2bnw456IyYlyvMCXjfEOQ&e=> prior to webinars.

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