The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $1.178 million Formula Grant to the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security on September 21, 2022 under the Emergency Management Performance Grants program (CFDA #97.042). The grant will support and improve emergency management capabilities in American Samoa. Specifically, funding will aid the recipient in addressing disasters and emergencies, including those exacerbated by climate change, through strengthening capacity and coordination across state and local emergency management agencies. The Emergency Management Performance Grants program aims to reduce the complexity of the emergency preparedness system and increase state and local involvement in initiatives to build a comprehensive and effective response to major disasters or emergencies.
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