Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Summary:
Rowan County uses EMPG 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.
Funding amount is variable, depending on State award.
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners
1) Approve the County to apply for EMPG funding, and
2) Approve the County Manager to execute the grant documents upon receipt.
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