The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Emergency Management
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Emergency Management is to lead the effort to protect Virginia and Virginians from the impact of emergencies and disasters, natural and man-made.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 3,097,206 | $ 7,716,479 | 101.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 4,144,202 | $ 7,716,479 | 108.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 6,299,188 | $ 38,217,948 | 113.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 9,849,652 | $ 38,220,652 | 124.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 9,849,652 | $ 38,220,652 | 124.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (3,921,609) | $ 50,517,224 | 24.00 |
2009 Total | $ 5,928,043 | $ 88,737,876 | 148.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 9,849,652 | $ 38,220,652 | 124.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ (4,207,197) | $ 48,812,046 | 24.00 |
2010 Total | $ 5,642,455 | $ 87,032,698 | 148.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $92,761 (GF) and $698,245 (NGF).
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Adjust funding for Statewide Alert NetworkRemoves one-time funding used for expansion of the citizen alert network. For each year, a reduction of $200,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding for Emergency Management Network expansionRemoves one-time funding used for Emergency Management Network (EMNet) expansion for Tidewater and central Virginia. For each year, a reduction of $350,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding for continuity of operations supportRemoves one-time funding used for continuity of operations software and contractor support. For each year, a reduction of $500,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding for flood evacuation simulationRemoves one-time funding used to support Old Dominion University in developing the Hampton Roads flood simulation model. For each year, a reduction of $300,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding for evacuation facility grant programRemoves one-time funding provided to establish sites to be used as evacuation facilities. For each year, a reduction of $2.5 million (GF).
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Adjust funding for Mobile Command Center vehicleRemoves one-time funding used to upgrade the Mobile Command Center vehicle. For each year, a reduction of $232,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding for TrafficLand Video monitoring capabilityRemoves one-time funding used to establish TrafficLand Video monitoring capability at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center. For each year, a reduction of $20,000 (GF).
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Adjust funding to annualize cost of positionsProvides funding to support positions for a full year and to annualize the November 2007 salary adjustment. For each year, $116,973 (GF).
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Annualize fiscal year 2008 state employee salary increaseAdds funding to support the four percent base salary increase for a full fiscal year. For each year, $69,657 (GF).
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Remove Civil Air Patrol languageRemoves language relating to the Civil Air Patrol. The Department of Aviation will provide aviation funding to support the Patrol.
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Adjust funding source of positionsConverts four positions from federal to general fund positions. The funding source had been changed in the 2007 Session, but the action was not executed for the positions.
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a reduction of $286,500 (GF).
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Remove hazardous materials fundingRemoves existing appropriation in the second year for the hazardous materials training and response program, in anticipation of possible fee implementation to address program costs in fiscal year 2010. For 2010, a decrease of $285,588 (GF).
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Move the Emergency-911 programTransfers the Emergency-911 program from the Virginia Information Technology Authority. While it is possible that some savings may be achieved by this move, the real benefits expected are the efficiencies experienced by reassigning the program to an agency whose mission aligns with the mission of the program. For 2009, $49.8 million (NGF) and 10 positions. For 2010, $48.1 million (NGF).
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Fund the Integrated Flood Observation and Warning System equipment replacement programProvides additional funding to begin an Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System (IFLOWS) equipment replacement program for the 375 locations. Replacement of the IFLOWS equipment is necessary due to the age and obsolescence of the equipment. Since the purpose of the Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System is to reduce the loss of life, property damage and disruption of commerce and human activities due to flash floods, reliable equipment is critical. For each year, $187,500 (GF).
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Add nongeneral fund positions to support federal grantsProvides additional positions to ensure federally required programmatic oversight and address increased workloads resulting from additional federal grant awards. For 2009, seven positions.
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Convert positions from wage to classifiedTransfers wage employees to classified positions. During an emergency and following a disaster, these positions are at the forefront of Virginia’s recovery strategy by providing technical support to individuals and households, as well as to state and local government agencies. For 2009, seven positions.
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Add language establishing temporary employees for disastersAuthorizes establishment of time-limited salaried positions for employees who are tied to disaster assistance programs. These positions would be established only in instances of a medium or major disaster and are to be authorized only by the Governor.