Hmep - hazardous material emergency planning - hazmat emergency preparedness planning and training grant will support the RI emergency management agency in developing emergency plans under the…

The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded $504,452 under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703) to the Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council. This Project Grant will support the development of emergency response plans and training under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act. Specifically, the Council will work with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to enhance hazardous material incident preparedness and coordination. The period of performance for developing emergency plans and conducting related training is October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. This award aims to strengthen hazardous materials planning and preparedness for tribal and state entities under the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant program.

Hmep - hazardous material emergency planning - hazmat emergency preparedness planning and training grant will support the RI emergency management agency in developing emergency plans under the emergency planning and community right-to-know act of 1986. "