Chemical stockpile emergency preparedness program

The Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, received a $16,547,650 Cooperative Agreement award on September 9, 2024 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CFDA 97.040). This grant supports enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities in communities near U.S. Army chemical weapons stockpile storage facilities.

The award funds a range of activities, including emergency planning, training, equipment procurement, and infrastructure improvements across multiple Kentucky counties (Madison, Garrard, Powell, Clark, Rockcastle, and Estill) to ensure maximum protection for workers, local populations, and the environment in areas with potential chemical hazards. Sub-awards were made to county-level government entities to implement localized emergency management initiatives such as developing emergency communications networks, conducting exercises, acquiring critical response equipment, and implementing hazard mitigation measures.