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B . Scope of Work Funding is provided to perform eligible activities as identified in the Fiscal Year 2012 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program , consistent with the . Department of Homeland Security State Strategy. The intent of this agreement is to complete the following approved projects : I. EO and Project Description EO 58 — Citizen Corps and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program - The Citizen Corps mission is to bring community and government leaders together to coordinate the involvement of community members and organizations in emergency preparedness, planning, mitigation, response, and recovery . The FY 2012 Citizen Corps Program (CCP) funds provide resources for States and local communities to : • Bring together the appropriate leadership to. form and sustain a Citizen Corps Council • Develop and implement a plan and amend existing plans, such as emergency operations plans (EOP) to achieve and expand citizen preparedness and participation • Conduct public education and outreach • Ensure clear, timely, and accessible alerts/warnings and emergency communications with the public • Develop training programs for the public, including special needs populations, for both all - hazards preparedness and volunteer responsibilities • Facilitate citizen participation in exercises • Implement volunteer programs and activities to support emergency responders • Involve citizens in surge capacity roles and responsibilities during an incident in alignment with the Emergency Support Functions and Annexes • Conduct evaluations of programs and activities II. Categories and Eligible Activities Eligible activities are outlined in the Scope of Work for each category below. FY2012 EMPG allowable costs are divided into the following categories : planning, training, exercises, equipment, management and administration cost. Each category ' s allowable costs have been listed in the "Budget Detail Worksheet" above. Eligible activities should support the above approved projects. A. Planning Planning spans across all five NPG mission areas and provides a baseline for determining potential threats and hazards, required capabilities, required resources, and establishes a framework for roles and responsibilities . Planning provides a methodical way to engage the whole community in the development of a strategic, operational, and/or community-based approach to preparedness . Integrating non- governmental entities into the planning process is critical to achieve comprehensive community preparedness . To meet this important objective, EMPG funds may be used to support the following: • Establishing and sustaining bodies to serve as Citizen Corps Councils • Assuring that State and local government homeland security strategies, policies, guidance, plans, and evaluations include a greater emphasis on government/non-governmental collaboration, citizen preparedness, and volunteer participation • Developing/enhancing emergency management and operations plans to integrate citizen/volunteer and other non-governmental organization resources and participation . Page 23 of 56 i