Emergency management performance grants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) a $21,651,216 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) on September 28, 2023. The EMPG program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enhance and sustain all-hazards emergency management capabilities. This Formula Grant supports a wide range of emergency management services and activities, including planning, training, exercises, personnel, equipment, and administrative costs. Key focus areas include implementing the National Preparedness System, building capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Goal, and addressing evolving threats and risks associated with climate change. As the state emergency management agency, TDEM will use this funding to coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts, administer federal grant programs, and support local jurisdictions in preparing for and mitigating disasters across Texas.