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<br /> <br />mitments the community has made to cost-share, maintain, operate, repair, or other- <br />wise bear the burden for activities that may have been undertaken with outside <br />assistance. Don't forget those agreements that were made before you took office. <br /> <br />OUTSIDE RESOURCES USING OUTSIDE RESOURCES Outside assistance can <br /> <br />help alleviate some of the burdens of cost, expertise, and personnel. Some state and <br /> <br />federal agencies provide advice and <br />guidance, some can help fund cer- <br />tain activities, and some do both. In <br />many instances they can offer infor- <br /> <br />"In dry years, both financial and precipitation, it's very <br />tempting to cut emergency management. Don't do it!" - <br />Gussie McRobert, Mayor, Gresham, Oregon <br /> <br />mation, data, and expertise that may not be available locally. They can also help <br />interpret and effectively utilize data that are in the hands of local officials. Securing <br />a major portion of the costs from outside sources can increase the likelihood of sup- <br />port from other officials and the public. <br />Do not overlook the private sector. Commercial and industrial concerns and <br />nonprofit organizations may be willing to <br />join local efforts. The publicity generated <br />by such cooperative efforts can be a strong <br />incentive for private participation. <br />Really capital-intensive efforts, such as <br />public acquisition of a frequently flooded <br /> <br /> <br />subdivision, relocating the residents, or constructing a levee, ,,,,ill almost certainly <br />require outside funding from state and federal programs or other sources. <br /> <br />SECURING OUTSIDE RESOURCES Your community is more likely to be successful <br />at obtaining outside assistance if it understands government regulations and the <br />various funding programs and their access criteria. Most agencies have rules and <br />conditions for securing assistance and funding. Keep in touch with governmental <br />agencies and staffs to stay current on this information. Many regional planning <br />commissions specialize in grant preparation and can be valuable resources for <br />developing this understanding. <br />It will help greatly if you <br />. Are familiar with sources of assistance and their principal criteria. <br />. Understand how programs can be packaged to use local and outside cost-sharing. <br />. Maintain constant contact with outside organizations and agencies. <br /> <br />page 27 <br />