UASI Coordination
Now available for download: 2011 AHC UASI Workshop Report
Frederick, Md., April 28, 2011 – The All Hazards Consortium (AHC) states and urban areas from the Mid-Atlantic and North East Regions held the 2011 Regional Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and Planning Workshop to focus on coordinated planning and projects between the government and the private sector. The workshop ran March 21-22 and was the first AHC workshop to operate under a new integrated planning and coordinated investment approach. The newly adopted strategy was designed to integrate the private sector owners/operators into the planning and project development efforts within states.
The 2nd Annual USAI Workshop aimed to further understanding of the risks, needs and priorities in improving collaboration between public and private stakeholders, as it remains a complex and unresolved issue. Objectives were: To discuss current projects in both public and private sectors. To identify gaps and opportunities for coordinated projects in the future. To provide recommendations to government and the private sector on specific projects/initiatives to improve future planning, project coordination and sustainment. To better understand the federal role and support programs in this integrated planning strategy. To discuss specific future partnerships and “match” opportunities and to gain commitments on joint participation moving forward.
The development of a mutually beneficial relationship between the industry sectors, state/local government and federal government partners was a major workshop theme. Projects were also discussed, to focus on what organizations currently spend and how to plan for future spending. Dialog was key in facilitating a two-way discussion on projects, gaps, opportunities for partnerships and future projects. Coordinated planning was another theme targeted at forming a regional framework that supports joint planning sessions and coordinated project support/investment. Finally, sustaining the conversation between all parties on the important issues year round.
The workshop produced a summary report to capture project related information, gaps and recommendations, opportunities and next steps. The formation of a regional owner/operator working group and the creation and maintenance of a regional database of contact information, projects and solutions to inform future planning efforts also finalized in the workshop.
Frederick, Md., April 28, 2011 – The All Hazards Consortium (AHC) states and urban areas from the Mid-Atlantic and North East Regions held the 2011 Regional Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and Planning Workshop to focus on coordinated planning and projects between the government and the private sector. The workshop ran March 21-22 and was the first AHC workshop to operate under a new integrated planning and coordinated investment approach. The newly adopted strategy was designed to integrate the private sector owners/operators into the planning and project development efforts within states.
The 2nd Annual USAI Workshop aimed to further understanding of the risks, needs and priorities in improving collaboration between public and private stakeholders, as it remains a complex and unresolved issue. Objectives were: To discuss current projects in both public and private sectors. To identify gaps and opportunities for coordinated projects in the future. To provide recommendations to government and the private sector on specific projects/initiatives to improve future planning, project coordination and sustainment. To better understand the federal role and support programs in this integrated planning strategy. To discuss specific future partnerships and “match” opportunities and to gain commitments on joint participation moving forward.
The development of a mutually beneficial relationship between the industry sectors, state/local government and federal government partners was a major workshop theme. Projects were also discussed, to focus on what organizations currently spend and how to plan for future spending. Dialog was key in facilitating a two-way discussion on projects, gaps, opportunities for partnerships and future projects. Coordinated planning was another theme targeted at forming a regional framework that supports joint planning sessions and coordinated project support/investment. Finally, sustaining the conversation between all parties on the important issues year round.
The workshop produced a summary report to capture project related information, gaps and recommendations, opportunities and next steps. The formation of a regional owner/operator working group and the creation and maintenance of a regional database of contact information, projects and solutions to inform future planning efforts also finalized in the workshop.