To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Emergency Management Performance Grant Program 2026
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for, accept, and approve grant amendments and extensions thereof, pursuant to State guidelines with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant, with an initial allocation of $321,658 to develop and maintain the level of capability to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, for the initial period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $321,658 in revenue and will be funded 100% by Federal funds with the State as the fiscal agent. This grant requires a 50% in-kind match of the grant award amount, which is currently budgeted within the Sheriff’s Office budget. (CDFA# 97.042)
BACKGROUND:
The mission of this grant is to assist State, Local, and Tribal governments in preparing for all hazards emergencies. This grant supports a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency preparedness system by building and sustaining emergency management capabilities locally. The Operational Area of Contra Costa County has received Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds annually from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for fifteen-plus years.
The continuation of this program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of emergency management programs provided within the County. This funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines within the Operational Area to maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and effective response to emergencies and disasters. The initial EMPG program allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub...
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