Seattle Police Department 6/8/2021

ATTACHMENTN2 19UASI Investment and Regional Project Investment Justification The Seattle Urban Area faces a vast spectrum of hazards and risks which include earthquake,volcano,tsunami,flood,severe storm, wildland fire,chemical/radiological incidents,cybersecurity incidents,terrorism,oil train incidents,pipeline/dam failures,epidemic, pandemic,and infestation. The Seattle UASI is comprised of three levels of governance that are involved in the project development and management: •UASI subcommittees:The subcommittees consist of discipline-specific members representing the various jurisdictions that makeup the Seattle Urban Area.The subcommittees develop projects to build or sustain capabilities based on identified gaps and established priorities. •The UASI Working Group(UAWG):The UAWG is responsible for review,ranking,and oversight of the projects submitted by the subcommittees.It oversees the application process and develops all policies and procedures for the Seattle Urban Area.The Working Group is not a decision-making body,its recommendations are presented to the third level of governance,the UASI Core Group,for final direction. •The UASI Core Group:The Core Group provides over-arching principles,priorities,policy development and approval to guide the UAWG In addressing core capabilities and managing the UASI Grant Program. The 2019 project Investment Justifications were selected to build upon or sustain a range of Core Capabilities identified in the 2017 and 2018 Seattle Urban Area THIRAs and the 2018 UASI SPR.The 2019 investments support the Planning,Organization,Equipment and Training solution areas with a focus in the following Core Capabilities: •Community Resilience •Cybersecurity •Intelligence&Information Sharing •Mass Search and Rescue Operations •Planning Investmentp3-Seattle UASI-Local Protects This funding cycle sustains and enhances the core capabilities of Community Resilience,Mass Search and Rescue Operations,and Planning.As communicated in the 2017 and 2018 UASITHIRA and 2018 SPR,capability targets have been identified in: -Community Resilience:The Seattle Urban Area's diverse population requires targeted outreach efforts to educate citizens in their primary language and in a culturally sensitive manor.Currently,there is an identified gap in citizens'knowledge to ensure the safety of their families and themselves during and after a disaster. -Mass Search and Rescue Operations:There are not enough public safety resources to immediately address all,or even a majority,of the life safety needs expected during a catastrophic or large-scale terrorist incident.This investment represents a progression in the development of the UASI Search and Rescue capability by standardizing training and equipment throughout the region and ensuring additional responders are prepared. -Planning:The planning process is essential in developing both strategic and operational plans that make the Seattle Urban Area more resilient following natural and man-made disasters.The Seattle Urban Area currently has a number of plans that need to be developed,including,but not limited to,the following: Vulnerable Populations Outreach Plan and Vulnerable Populations Access and Functional Needs Plan. Investment#1-Washington State Fusion Center Sustainment Sustainment of the Washington State Fusion Center(WSFC)has remained a high priority throughout Washington State and the UASI Region as federal and State funding has been dedicated to this effort for over 11 years.It is the only designated Fusion Center in the State. The 2018 Washington State Core Capability Strategic Planning Framework,which includes the 2017 Washington State THIRA and SPR, identifies several gaps and strategies under the Intelligence and Information Sharing core capability on which the WSFC has continued to focus. The primary capabilityforthe Intelligence and Information Sharing core capability in the SPR and THIRA is held at the state level by the WSFC.The Fusion Center provides this capability on behalf of,and in support of,local agencies.The SPR has generally reported a capability level of 2-3 for the measured areas because local governments are prioritizing the SPR based on the funding or projects they are directly responsible for.Since WSFC is funded with the 20%for state government,this capability does not rise to a high priority for local funding or resource allocation decisions.This should not suggest that the WSFC or the state's intelligence and information sharing capabilities are insufficient,as the WSFC and the intelligence community has realized great benefits from the collaboration, technology,and analytical capabilities established and maintained by the WSFC.The SPR data provides the following gaps and strategies that will sustain the significant work that has been performed and address future growth needs for this capability, The largest capability target is the sustainment of the analytical capabilities as identified in the SPR under the Intelligence and Information Sharing section in the Organization POETE category.The Intelligence Analysts that work out of the WSFC are the core of Washington State's analytical capability and are the main defense in detecting,deterring,and preventing terrorist attacks. Another highlighted gap under the Training POETE category Is the need to increase the number of trained Fusion Liaison Officers throughout the state.The Fusion Liaison Officer training program was redesigned as an online training program to provide greater availability and reach an even greater audience throughout the State.This enhanced training method is in the process of being implemented. DHS-FEMA-HSGP-UASI-FFY19 Page 32 of 38 City of Seattle, E20-095