The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $7,315,970 Emergency Management Performance Grant (CFDA 97.042) to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA) on September 19, 2023. The EMPG program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enhance and sustain all-hazards emergency management capabilities. Through this grant, AZDEMA coordinates statewide emergency management efforts at the state, county, and tribal levels, supporting preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery initiatives across Arizona. Funds are used for planning, training, exercises, organizational functions, and creating/sustaining emergency management capabilities. AZDEMA utilizes EMPG sub-awards to provide direction, coordination, guidance, and assistance to county and tribal governments for developing a comprehensive emergency preparedness system statewide.
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