Guam Hazard Mitigation Plan - Western States Seismic Policy Council

SECTIONSIXMitigation StrategyCommerce Authority [GEDCA]) have the potential to create revenue by providing services,goods, or other activities; their funding generally does not pass through the Department ofAdministration. Government of Guam agencies can also issue bonds to generate revenue.GEDCA and the Guam Legislature review proposals for bond flotation.Individual agencies are responsible for preparing and submitting proposals for federal or othergrants; however, BBMR reviews requests for federal grants. Agencies receiving grants thatrequire matching funds are responsible for providing the matching funds as part of their generalfund budgets.By law, the Guam Legislature is authorized to expend up to $250,000 from general fundappropriations for Government of Guam agencies on emergency activities, including thoseresulting from natural disasters.6.3.3 Funding Sources Used to Implement the 2008 Guam HMP Mitigation ActionsAs addressed in Section 7.3.3 (Implementation of 2008 Mitigation Actions), five mitigationprojects identified in the 2008 Guam HMP have been implemented. These five projects and theirfunding sources are described below.• Project: Harden GMH’s Emergency Room access area and the third and fourth floor A-Wing.Funding: HMGP.• Project: Adopt and enforce the 2009 IBC and IRC as the model building codes. Funding:none.• Project: Develop a sustainable, comprehensive public awareness campaign for multi-hazardmitigation efforts in print, television, and radio advertisements. Funding: HMGP.• Project: Tie down, reinforce, and shield air-conditioning systems at health care clinics.Funding: HMGP• Project: Obtain funding to update the Guam HMP every 3 years and after a major disaster.Funding: PDM.6-17