Chemical stockpile emergency preparedness program

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $14,733,386 Project Grant on July 21, 2023 under the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CFDA 97.040). The purpose of this program is to enhance emergency preparedness capabilities of states and local communities surrounding U.S. Army chemical weapons stockpile storage facilities.

Through this grant, the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs' Division of Emergency Management, along with various Kentucky county governments, delivered critical emergency preparedness and response services. These included planning, training, exercises, equipment procurement, and administrative functions to bolster statewide emergency management operations. The funding supported activities such as strengthening emergency communications networks, providing victim assistance services, and conducting disaster recovery efforts in counties with chemical weapons stockpiles. By coordinating the administration of these federal grant funds, the state and local entities enhanced life-saving emergency management programs across Kentucky.