Amendment E24-135-1 Kittitas County SO 23SHSP partially signed

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warning system. Region 7 is susceptible to natural disasters, domestic terrorist threats, and criminal activity; a sustained mass notification system is a critical gap for the communities. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED Renew annual Emergency Alert and Warning System contracts for 2024 for the counties in Region 7 (Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan). COLLABORATION This is a regional project that will benefit all of the Region 7 communities. ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS (IMMEDIATE) This project will allow all of Region 7 to have the ability to quickly and effectively notify the public of threats or hazards in the area. The alert system is also the conduit to IPAWS. The systems can also provide Operational Coordination through the notification to key first responders such as law enforcement, fire personnel, mayors, commissioners, emergency dispatch, and utilities. DESIRED OUTCOMES (INTERMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM) The Region 7 Public Alert and Warning project will sustain the ability to alert the community of dangers and what to do to remain safe. This system is the conduit to communicate with a vast area of the Region through one rapid mechanism. The system will also help translate emergency messaging into other languages to assist limit English proficiency populations to remain safe. NEXUS TO TERRORISM This project has the ability to quickly warn or alert the population of any threats or dangers from foreign or domestic acts of terrorism. The Emergency Alert and Warning System will enable the messaging to: give out current information, tell people what to do to be safe, where to go to be safe, and/or what dangers to look out for. Investment #2: WA SHSP National Priority: Soft Targets and Crowded Places Soft targets and crowded places (ST-CPs) are increasingly appealing to terrorists and otherviolent extremist actors because of their relative accessibility and the large number of potential targets. This challenge is complicated by the prevalent use of simple tactics and less sophisticated attacks. Segments of our society are inherently open to the general public, and by nature of their purpose do not incorporate strict security measures. Given the increased emphasis by terrorists and other violent extremist actors to leverage less sophisticated methods to inflict harm in public areas, it is vital that the public and private sectors colb1horate to enhancp rpcllritv of Incatinns such -as-transportation , parks, restaurants, shopping centers, Special event venues, and similar facilities. Per the DHS Soft Targets and Crowded Places Security Plan Overview, "Reducing the risk of attacks against ST-CPs and reducing impacts of attacks that do occur is a shared mission..." In the 2022 State SPR, the following gaps were identified related to preventing, preparing for, and responding to a terrorist attack on a ST-CP: -On-Scene Security, Protection, & LE: Lack of local funding to maintain and replace aging and/or expiring equipment, lack of equipment surge capability, need for more PPE, lack of training and exercises relating to Protecting Response Personnel, need to exercise with local and federal partners, need UAV technology during large festivals and public events to identify and monitor suspicious activity. -Screening, Search, & Detection: Need to purchase specialized equipment for the continued support to LE and the communities they serve. -Mass SAR Operations: Lack of Mass Search and Rescue equipment and PPE across the state's local jurisdictions and need up-to- date training to ensure response readiness. -Interdiction & Disruption: Need to replace expiring equipment and improve electronic equipment, ballistic protection, communication, and other equipment used in LE operations. and -Physical Protective Measures: Need surveillance cameras and alarm systems. Through a collaborative ranking and selection process, Washington has identified several key projects to address gaps and sustain/enhance core capabilities directly related to the ST-CPs National Priority Area. PROJECT #2 SHSP: NPA ST/CP: Regional Tactical Team Equipment (Investment 2, Project 4) BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION Region 7 Consists of five counties and the Colville Confederated tribes. The counties have tactical teams that support and train with each other. Chelan/Douglas have the East Cascade SWAT team, Grant County has the Moses Lake Tactical Response Team DHS-FEMA-HSGP-SHSP-FY23 Page 4 of 7 Kittitas County, E24-135 Amendment 1