UASI Strategy

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• Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. Urban Areas must utilize their Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy as the basis for requesting funds to support Investments identified in the Investment Justification. There must be a clear correlation between the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy and FY 2009 UASI program activities. In addition, the Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy must also be consistent with and supportive of the State Homeland Security Strategy and the State Preparedness Report.

All Urban Areas receiving funding in FY 2009 must have an approved Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. Any new Urban Areas must develop a strategy and submit it to FEMA for review and approval prior to drawing down UASI funds. This requirement includes prior Urban Areas that were not Urban Areas in either FY 2007 and/or 2008, but that were selected again as Urban Areas for FY 2009. For new Urban Areas, strategy development technical assistance is available. Please consult your SAA for requesting assistance services from FEMA.