The Division of Emergency Management, operating as the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services, has been awarded a $4,847,500.00 Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) formula grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant, awarded on September 11, 2023, supports the Division's efforts to prevent terrorism, enhance security, and prepare for threats and hazards across the state of West Virginia. Through this funding, the Division will provide a range of critical capabilities including emergency planning, training, exercises, technical assistance, public health emergency preparedness, security enhancements, hazardous materials response, infrastructure protection, disaster recovery coordination, and administration of relief funds to state and local entities. Key focus areas include homeland security, cybersecurity, flood mitigation, critical infrastructure resilience, hazmat incident response, and pandemic/bioterrorism preparedness. The Division regularly partners with county/municipal governments, nonprofits, and other state agencies as either a prime recipient or sub-recipient under this and other federal grant programs administered by FEMA.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.8m | 9/11/23 |