What is the Regional Emergency Coordination PlanSM ?
Developed under the auspices of COG, along with its federal, state, and private sector partners, the RECPSM is an all hazards emergency response plan that facilitates coordination and communications for major emergencies and disasters affecting the National Capital Region. • How will it make a difference in the future? Through collaborative planning, communication, information sharing and coordination activities, regional officials have developed new policies, procedures and protocols that will allow them to assess emergencies, confer quickly and craft common messages for the public. • How was the development of the RECPSM funded? The Washington Regional Association of Grant Makers (WRAG) awarded COG a $75,000 grant to begin the planning process. Later, COG received a $5 million appropriation from the federal government to address regional emergency preparedness, including communications, vulnerability threat assessment, regional training and community outreach. • Who participated in c
