Emergency management performance grants

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) received a $5,204,356 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 29, 2023. This Formula Grant supports a wide range of emergency management activities across Oklahoma, including planning, training, equipment procurement, and direct assistance to local governments and citizens affected by disasters.

Through this EMPG award, ODEM will provide critical emergency protective measures such as debris removal, infrastructure repair, power restoration, temporary housing, and medical sheltering. ODEM also administers sub-awards to counties, cities, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations for localized emergency preparedness and response initiatives, including individual safe room installations, flood mitigation efforts, and wildfire management. Additionally, ODEM has been instrumental in coordinating the state's pandemic response, managing substantial funding for emergency protective measures, vaccine distribution, and community engagement.