Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-182
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Ted Murray - Okanogan County Planning
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
B
509-422-7118
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
509-422-7349
Please Call Ahead For FAX
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Mr. Ted Murray GIS Analyst - 911 Mapping Administrator
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Okanogan County Planning
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-422-7118
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-422-7349
Call Ahead For FAX
Email:
tmurray@co.okanogan.wa.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Standardized Emergency Response Reflective Addressing
Proposed Project Start Date:
06/01/2006
Proposed Project End Date:
06/01/2007
Federal Funding Request:
$
60,008
Total Project Funding:
$
83,645
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
No, Stand alone, This project was prioritized 1 with the highlands fire defence lcg, and 3 with the methow lcg. last year.
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
Okanogan County is the largest county in Washington State. Lacking a standardized reflective addressing system, distances,
remoteness and catastrophic wildfires create a challenging situation for emergency response. Our proposal provides for better
response times, enhanced information in emergencies, and a standardized reflective addressing system to improve onsite
identification of properties.
The desired outcome involves Okanogan County Planning GIS/Addressing, Sheriff, and Three Local Coordinating Groups working
with WA DNR, 14 Fire Districts, Community Groups, and local residents to reduce fire risk, enhance emergency response for fire
protection and aid in implementing risk assessment goals. This will be achieved by installing standardized emergency response
reflective addressing plates on residential driveways throughout Okanogan Countys 14 Fire Districts.
Project Location:
Latitude: 48.35132
Longitude: 119.604
County:
Okanogan
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Federal Congressional District:
5
Telephone number of Contact:
Loren Torgerson, Asst. Regional Manager, WA DNR
509-684-7474
Scott Boyd, Fire Management Officer, BLM
509-536-1237
Chuck Johnson, NFP Grants Coordinator for NE Washington, WA
509-684-7474
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
x type of project to be delivered
x project location
x method of delivery
x project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
x target audience
x timeliness
x tools and/or skills needed to complete project
x projected timelines and cost estimation
x monitoring and evaluation procedures
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Response:
Installing standardized emergency response reflective addressing plates on residential driveways throughout Okanogan Countys 14 rural fire districts.
Project Location: The unincorporated portions of Fourteen [14] Rural Fire Protection Districts in Okanogan County and interested communities. Specifically
including Okanogan County Fire Protection Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and extends into the Colville Reservation. With 75% of
Okanogan County in State and Federal ownership, these districts are bounded by public lands. Okanogan County Rural Fire Districts provide protection to at
least 1,042 square miles and 10,180 rural addresses. Composed of intermixed communities, where structures are scattered throughout wildland areas.
Relation to community plan: Okanogan County in cooperation with 3 LCGs and 14 FPDs, is working towards a County wide CWPP. This project will enhance
our endevors with community risk assessments.
Delivery: Through coordination with local fire districts and key community leaders and public outreach meetings the standardized reflective addressing plates
will be distributed and/or installed within their respective districts. Fire Districts will enlist the aid of organizations in their communities to adopt a portion of their
district
Enhance Fire Protection Capabilities: Okanogan Countys GIS cross jurisdictional transportation mapping, Road Atlas, and road signage; has been an
invaluable aid in developing emergency service route assessment plans for incident transportation planning and evacuation routes. Standardized emergency
response reflective addressing would greatly facilitate these efforts by filling in gaps in current information and providing a standard in our emergency response
program. The lack of an adequate signing system in our Fire Districts has contributed to extremely long response times due to emergency responders
searching for addresses in remote locations. Often fire risk assessments are difficult to complete due to lack of property identification.
Desired Outcome of Project: Reduce response times, reduce risk to fire fighters in initial attack, suppression and evacuation instances, reduce risk to the
public during evacuations, standardize identification of properties for fire risk assessment, aid all emergency agencies through standardized reflective property
identification. This will assist in collecting data for development of GIS layer interface, incident management and evacuation mapping.
Time Frames and Matching Funds: Anticipated project period is April 2005 through April 2006.
A large contributing resource for the project will be community participation, labor and resources. GIS mapping will be used for site identification, project
tracking and pre-project planning.
In-kind matching funds will provide for administration, mapping, coordination, labor and fuel and resources estimated at $32,347, approximately 54% of the
grant request.
Fire Risk Assessment: Fire risk assessment cannot occur with out proper identification of properties. This project will enhance the quality of risk assessments.
All future fire risk assessment modeling projects in Okanogan County are dependent upon a physical address identification for GIS mapping.
Monitoring: Will be achieved through GIS tracking and reporting.
1. Prevention of Wildland Urban Interface Fire (40 points)
Describe how the proposal will lead to:
A. Reduction of wildland urban interface fire
B. Reduction of structural losses
C. Homeowner action and personal responsibility to reduce fire loss of private land.
Response:
A. Okanogan County is the largest county in Washington State. Lacking a standardized reflective addressing system, distance,
remoteness and recent catastrophic wildfires, creates challenging situations for emergency response. Our proposal provides for
better response times, a standardized reflective addressing system to improve onsite identification of properties for risk
assessment, and reduces the high risk to firefighter safety during initial response, suppression and evacuation operations.
B. Okanogan Countys GIS cross jurisdictional transportation mapping, Road Atlas, and road signage; has been an invaluable aid in
developing emergency service route assessment plans for incident transportation planning and evacuation routes. Standardized
emergency response reflective addressing would greatly facilitate these efforts by filling in gaps in current information and providing
a standard in our emergency response program. The lack of an adequate signing system in our Fire Districts has contributed to
extremely long response times due to emergency responders searching for addresses in remote locations. This project would
reduce response times and thus reduce structural losses.
C. Landowner responsibility will be addressed through coordination with local fire districts, key community leaders and public
outreach meetings the standardized reflective addressing plates will be distributed and/or installed within their respective districts.
Fire Districts will enlist the aid of organizations and individuals in their communities to adopt a portion of their district thus distributing
the labor of this burden and inviting ownership in the project.
2.
Community Participation (30 points)
Detail the community participation and collaboration for this project. Define clearly why you believe your group
will be successful in delivering the proposal to the target audience. How will the project be sustained or carried
forward beyond project timelines? How will the project be monitored and evaluated?
Response:
Collaboration has occurred through the three Local Coordinating Groups with members representing the state, federal, local
government and community groups. Implementation will benefit future projects and aid in fire suppression.
Supporters are the Okanogan County [OC] Commissioners, OC Sheriff, OC Planning GIS/Addressing, OC Fire Chiefs Association,
local OC Fire Districts, Okanogan and Highlands Districts of WA DNR and US Forest Service. Supporters offer a commitment to
coordinate labor to assist in achieving the desired outcome.
Through coordination with local fire districts, key community leaders and public outreach meetings the project will increase
awareness of the need for local community collaboration and demonstrate a need for cooperative action.
This plan includes a leadership role for local fire districts in coordination and implementation with community volunteers with
opportunities for individuals in the community to learn of the need for collaborative efforts in enhancing fire protection on a
community level.
Measurement of outcome will be the number of structures equipped with a standardized reflective address plate, the mapping and
enhanced risk assessment for these structures.
3.
Partnerships (30 points)
Detail the level of involvement of any local multi-agency, emergency services, non-profit coordination group, and
provide a list of partners for this project with their current and expected level of involvement, including any kind of
contributions or matching funds. What is the project relationship to a community risk assessment or mitigation
plan? Include the name of the plan, date it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
Response:
Address installation will be coordinated with Okanogan County GIS & Sheriff, fieldwork coordination and labor by local fire districts
and emergency services with cooperation of Community Service Groups and volunteers.
Labor of installation/contribution is estimated at $32,347.00 a 54% match.
Okanogan County is currently working on a County wide CWPP. This project will aid in community risk assessments through
uniform identification of properties.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
GIS mapping of structures in Okanogan County.
For sight identification-preliminary work.
Responsible Party
Okanogan County GIS
June 2004 - Sept 2006
â?¢GIS mapping of structures in Okanogan
County. For district installation of signs.
Okanogan County GIS
June 2006 - June 2007
â?¢Education â?? Advertising
â?¢P.R. - Conduct information meetings with
individuals, groups, etc.
â?¢Manufacture sign posts
â?¢Reflective Address Plate Ordering
â?¢Reflective Plate Manufacture
Okanogan County Planning
Fire Districts â?? Emergency Agencies
April 2006 - June 2007
May 2006
â?¢Hardware assembly
Local contract
Okanogan County GIS
State Prison
Okanogan County Sheriff - trustees
June 2006 - June 2007
Okanogan County GIS
Okanogan County Sheriff
â?¢Materials Distribution
June 2006 - June 2007
â?¢Coordination of community groups and
members.
â?¢Installation of reflective address plates
Fire Districts
Emergency Agencies
June 2006 - June 2007
Project Budget
County FPDs-EMS
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
GIS Personnel (1@2mos)
Labor
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,355
$19,282
$0
$0
$23,637
$8,710
$4,355
$19,282
$0
$0
$32,347
$0
$0
$0
$8,710
$8,710
Fringe Benefits
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$600
$0
$0
$0
$0
$600
$0
$0
$0
$600
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$600
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,400
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,400
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$2,900
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,900
$8,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$8,000
$32,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$32,000
$40,000
$0
$0
$0
$40,000
Education - Advertising
$1,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
Indirect
$6,298
$0
$0
$0
$6,298
$7,798
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$7,798
$60,008
$4,355
$19,282
$0
$0
$83,645
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
Travel
Fuel - Maintenance
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Hardware
Office Supplies
Subtotal
Contractual
Sign Posts
Reflective Address Plates
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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1
Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program
income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real
property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant
or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.