The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $10,401,952.99 Emergency Management Performance Grant (CFDA 97.042) to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) on September 19, 2024. The EMPG program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enhance and sustain comprehensive emergency management capabilities, including emergency planning, training, exercises, equipment procurement, and administrative costs related to emergency management infrastructure and resilience.
Under this formula grant, TDEM is utilizing the funds to deliver a wide range of critical emergency management services and support across Texas. TDEM is managing multiple subawards with local government entities, such as the City of Houston, County of El Paso, City of Dallas, City of San Antonio, City of Harlingen, Harris County Flood Control, and City of Glenn Heights. These subgrants are supporting projects like flood control infrastructure improvements, emergency generator and solar capacity upgrades, disaster resilience hubs, emergency warning system replacements, and border security initiatives. Through this grant, TDEM aims to save lives, protect public health, reduce disaster risks, and strengthen community resilience statewide.
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