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Local Capabilities Assessment for Readiness (LCAR) - Enhancing Local Emergency Preparedness

The Local Capabilities Assessment for Readiness (LCAR) is a vital tool developed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, designed to evaluate local emergency preparedness. It empowers communities to perform self-assessments, highlight strengths, identify areas for improvement, and justify funding needs. The 2010 revision features significant updates, including a web-based format, over 600 relevant questions, and a more manageable process. This initiative aims to provide meaningful results and a statewide perspective on local preparedness efforts.

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Local Capabilities Assessment for Readiness (LCAR) - Enhancing Local Emergency Preparedness

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  1. 2010 LOCAL CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENTFOR READINESS (LCAR) Eileen Tarr, Program Manager, Local Planning Assistance Bruce Sterling or Michael Cocker, Regional Coordinator, Local Support Services

  2. Objectives • Describe the purpose of LCAR • Describe the changes in the 2010 LCAR process Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  3. The LCAR Story Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  4. What is LCAR? • Purpose: local self assessment • Understand local strengths and areas for improvement • Identify needs and justify expenditure • Source of data for plans and grant applications • A statewide view of local preparedness Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  5. Developed by FEMA Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  6. Initial LCAR • Questionnaire in a database format • Over 600 questions • Developed unabridged and abridged forms for localities based on population Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  7. Code of Virginia • § 44-146.19 F. All political subdivisions shall provide an annually updated emergency management assessment to the State Coordinator of Emergency Management on or before July 1 of each year.

  8. The top 5 reasons we revised LCAR • #1 Reason: You told us it needed to be done! • Meaningful results for local jurisdictions • Relevant questions that address current topics • Better understanding of local preparedness • Manageable process Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  9. How did we revise LCAR? • Internal review • Developing a web based format • Local review and input 5 Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  10. About the Web-based Format • Each locality will have its own password-protected account. • The survey will take the form of several data input screens, where the user will be asked to respond to questions. • Data will be accessible on the Web site and the locality will be able to view the data they submitted. • Each locality will only be able to see its own data. Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

  11. LPA Contact Information LCAR@Vdem.virginia.gov Eileen Tarr, LPA Program Manager804-897-6500 X 6529eileen.tarr@vdem.virginia.govTammie Cox,Administrative Assistant804-897-6500 X 6521tammie.cox@vdem.virginia.gov Matt Lott, Regions 1 & 5 Planner804-897-6500 X 6539 matt.lott@vdem.virginia.gov Patrick Holland, Regions 4 & 6 Planner804-897-6500 X 6546patrick.holland@vdem.virginia.gov James Moss, Regions 2 & 3 Planner804-897-6500 X 6547james.moss@vdem.virginia.gov 11 Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Local Planning Assistance & Local Support Services

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