Learn more about the NOS Annual Lagniappe Awards! The Disaster Preparedness Program (DPP) is pleased to announce the 4th annual Lagniappe Awards request for proposals. Last year, the DPP provided funds to OCS, OR&R, and ONMS, and we look forward to providing more funds this year. Notable past projects addressed preparedness gaps within NOS through contracts for exercises, a storm surge model display tool enhancement, development of rapidly deployable buoys, disaster communications equipment testing and purchase, and upgrades to a navigation survey vessel.

The DPP has budgeted FY23 funds to continue to support preparedness across NOS. NOS project proposals will receive priority consideration and proposals from outside NOS that benefit NOS response and preparedness will also be considered. Funding will be available for specific activities and projects that enhance NOS preparedness and mission readiness for natural and human-caused disasters. Funding for these activities is limited and contingent upon receipt of FY23 appropriated funds.

Presenter Bio: Jessica White is the Deputy Director/Operations Manager for NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center, located in Mobile, Alabama. This NOAA facility provides and hosts training for emergency responders and managers to improve preparedness for all hazards events. Prior to this position, Jessica was a Regional Resource Coordinator in the Assessment and Restoration Division of NOAA OR&R working primarily on CERCLA sites in Texas and Louisiana. She has a BS in Biology from Texas Tech University and a MS in Environmental Science from the University of North Texas.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yag-cywz-rwx or dial: (US) +1 515-318-5634 PIN: 880 183 944#. More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yag-cywz-rwx?pin=2953659662708 

Seminar Contacts: Kimberly.Albins@noaa.gov, Jessica.White@noaa.gov