Rowan County Emergency Services seeks authorization to apply for the Emergency Management Preparedness grants summarized below:
1. Emergency Management Performance Grant
a. Amount: Variable depending on State award
b. Purpose: Rowan County uses these funds to partially fund the Emergency Manager salary and to accomplish several preparedness plans and projects. The purpose of the EMPG is to provide federal funds to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards events, as authorized by Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act. EMPG funding is used to support a whole community approach to strengthen a state or community’s emergency management program. Funds will also be used to purchase equipment to provide additional radio connectivity for use on incidents.
2. North Carolina Tier II (non-competitive)
a. Amount: $1,000
b. Purpose: Provide Citizen’s with Disaster Preparedness Information Guides
We respectfully request the Board allow Emergency Services to apply for the above listed grants.
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