The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $296,994 Project Grant to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program (CFDA 97.047) on September 22, 2023. The BRIC program provides federal funding to state, local, and tribal governments for hazard mitigation activities aimed at reducing risks from natural disasters and climate change impacts. Through this award, Ohio EMA will execute a range of planning, infrastructure hardening, emergency preparedness, and capacity building initiatives to enhance community resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and improve public safety across the state. The agency frequently partners with local governments and nonprofits as sub-recipients on BRIC and other federal grant programs totaling over $100M annually, delivering projects such as preventative maintenance for NOAA weather radio infrastructure, port security enhancements, and support for nonprofit security initiatives.
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