The Hawaii Department of Defense (HI-DOD) Civil Defense Division has been awarded a $256,818.18 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program (CFDA 97.047). The grant, with an award date of September 1, 2023 and ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026, will enable HI-DOD to deliver a broad range of products and services related to preventing terrorism, enhancing community resilience, addressing cybersecurity risks, and responding to natural disasters and other threats across Hawaii. Key activities include providing emergency medical care, medical sheltering, vaccine distribution, debris removal, infrastructure hardening, facility repairs, emergency planning, training, exercising, security enhancements, risk assessments, and public outreach to support disaster resilience, counterterrorism efforts, cybersecurity programs, tsunami preparedness, and emergency response capabilities. HI-DOD issues sub-awards to execute these initiatives in collaboration with county emergency managers, the Hawaii National Guard, healthcare coalitions, and port authorities.
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