The 2007 fiscal year NIMS compliance package was sent to US governors on October 23, and has now been posted in its entirety on the FEMA website here.

By September 30, 2007, jurisdictions will be required to comply with the FY07 NIMS requirements to receive FY08 emergency preparedness grants. In FY07, all jurisdictions must comply with specific performance-based metrics. These metrics were derived, in part, from the FY06 required compliance activities and also include some new performance measures.

Metrics will be used to:
• Gather information on the current state of NIMS compliance;
• Identify best practices and areas that may require further technical assistance;
• Provide continued guidance and feedback; and
• Assist with the refinement of metrics and/or data-gathering tools.

•Date: 3rd Nov 2006• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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