Introduction

Federal Hazardous Material Law authorizes the United States Department of Transportation / Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (US DOT/PHMSA) to provide assistance to public sector employees through training and planning grants. The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant program is to increase effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials accidents and incidents; enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA); and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency training and planning by incorporating the unique challenges of responses to transportation situations. This is a performance-based grant that builds on and supports accomplishments of long-term goals and objectives. On behalf of California, the Cal OES HazMat Section administers the grant while the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) review and prioritize the applicants.

Because each region in California has unique risks associated with them, Cal OES directs local agencies to submit applications to the LEPCs for review and prioritizing, taking into consideration that larger sums may be necessary in specific areas with the greatest need. There are certain geographical areas that are of particular concern, especially considering transportation-related risks.

HMEP Contact

For more information regarding the HMEP Grant, contact:

Erika Olsen, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
Hazardous Materials & Special Operations
Phone: (916) 531-3734
erika.olsen@caloes.ca.gov

HMEP – 2026-27 Subgrant Announcement

2026 27 HMEP Planning Subgrant Funding Announcement

2026 27 HMEP Planning Subgrant Guide

HMEP – Subaward Forms

HMEP Application Form

HMEP Budget Sheet

HMEP Designation Statement

HMEP Grant Assurances – Coming soon

HMEP Project Narrative

HMEP Work Schedule Deliverables

HMEP – Guidance

US DOT Title VI Assurance Statement

PHMSA HMEP Grant Guide

PHMSA HMEP Best Practices Guide

U.S. DOT / PHMSA HMCRP Report – Guidebook for Conducting Local Hazardous Materials Flow Studies – 2011

HMEP – Planning Activities

Cal OES 2011-12 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects – March 2012

Cal OES 2012-13 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects – January 2013

Cal OES 2013-14 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects – March 2014

Cal OES 2014-15 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects – March 2015

Cal OES 2015-16 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects – November 2016

HMEP – Training

CSTI Hazardous Materials Program

Links

Listed below are useful links related to the HMEP Grant. Some of these links may point to an external website. Cal OES is not responsible for content found on these sites.

Cal OES Administered Grants

FEMA Fire Grants

National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO)

U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)