Bric: building resilient infrastructure and communities

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYSDHSES) was awarded a $112,500.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the BRIC: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (CFDA 97.047) on August 21, 2023. This funding will support NYSDHSES's administration of hazard mitigation activities and emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation initiatives across New York. As the designated state agency responsible for coordinating emergency management, NYSDHSES utilizes a network of sub-awardees, including county/municipal governments, law enforcement, non-profits, and other partners, to deliver critical services such as operating emergency operations centers, providing hazardous materials training, implementing flood mitigation projects, conducting public outreach, and coordinating regional preparedness efforts. This grant award is part of NYSDHSES's broader portfolio of over $11 billion in federal funding from FEMA, the Department of Transportation, and other agencies to enhance public safety and disaster resilience in New York.