The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) received a $2,728,643.26 Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA 97.039) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on July 26, 2024. The grant funding supports the repair, replacement, and mitigation of disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure across Georgia to enhance community resilience and protect critical assets. GEMA/HS utilizes a sub-award model, distributing portions of the grant to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other state agencies to implement localized disaster mitigation initiatives such as infrastructure repairs, emergency planning, public warning system upgrades, and hazard mitigation planning. The agency has a history of successfully managing over $2 billion in federal grants to deliver essential emergency management and homeland security services statewide.
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