EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER ADMINISTRATION AGENCY.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 211 1999, as amended, known as the Emergency Management and Disaster Administration of Puerto Rico Act, created the Administration and ascribed it to the Commission on Public Security and Protection of Puerto Rico.

MISSION

Coordinate all government and private sector resources to provide fast and effective service before, during and after emergencies to ensure the protection of life and property.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Directors Office
  • Earthquake Safety Advisory Council
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Mitigation
  • Preparedness
  • Press and Public Relations Office
  • Recovery
  • Response
  • Technology and Information
  • Zones


PROGRAMS


General Management and Administration


Program Description

Ensures effective management of finance programs and state and federal budget, human resources and general services in compliance with laws, rules, regulations and executive orders applicable. Activities are carried out to manage: personnel, physical plant, services acquisitions, equipment rental, materials and financial resources necessary for the functioning of the Agency. Is responsible for maintaining the continuity of the operation before, during and after the emergency.



Customers

Agency employees that carry out effective work in the planning, coordination and management of operations before, during and after the emergency.


Emergency, Crisis, or Disasters Operations

Program Description

It ensures that all the people of Puerto Rico are protected and safe during any emergency or disaster.

Customers

The Agency provides services to the general public as provided in Act 211 1999. In addition, it serves customers through its Operations Area that consists of:

  • Government from other countries
  • Municipal Governments
  • Private Sector Entities
  • State and Federal Government Agencies
  • Volunteer groups and nonprofit entities


9-1-1 Emergency Service

Program Description

It process, attends and responds to 9-1-1 calls. As a 9-1-1 System Response Agency, it receives referrals, for intervention in social emergencies affecting the safety of children, as well as situations of abuse.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Calls processed to zones and municipalities 22,656 26,580 26,580
Phone calls received 22,656 26,580 26,580

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

All citizens


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $ 12,476,000. This amount includes $6,425,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund, $300,000 from Special Appropiation-General Fund and $5,751,000 in Federal Grants.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $570,000 when compared to funds asigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 to cover the increase in electricity, water and general services costs. This funds will also cover the cost of insurance premiums, based on the estimates of the Department of Treasury.

Contributing Federal Programs include: the Emergency Management Performance Grant, the Homeland Security Grant, the Volunteers in Service to America and the Earthquake Consortium and State Assistant. These resources will be used for operational and administrative expenses of the Crisis, Disasters and Emergency Operations program.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
9-1-1 Emergency Service / Child Abuse Line 412 403 99 99
Emergency, Crisis, or Disasters Operations 11,421 11,008 11,467 12,113
General Management and Administration 346 233 340 264
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476
Total, Program 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 3,469 2,902 6,038 6,425
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 0 300 300
Local Stabilization Fund 3,218 3,250 0 0
Federal Grants 5,181 5,181 5,568 5,751
Other Income 311 311 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476
Total, Funding Sources 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 6,547 6,096 5,737 6,035
Rent and Utilities 674 672 560 879
Purchased Services 2,105 1,848 2,027 2,533
Transportation Expenses 74 80 85 50
Professional Services 610 719 1,365 267
Other Expenses 280 273 227 160
Non Distributed Allocations 0 0 669 1,276
Previous Years Debt Payments 0 40 0 0
Equipment Purchases 707 692 125 74
Federal Grants Matching Allocation 0 0 0 93
Office Supplies and other Materials 165 207 219 290
Advertising and Media Expenses 1,017 1,017 892 819
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476
Total, Expense Category 12,179 11,644 11,906 12,476