Regional catastrophic preparedness grant program (RCPGP)

The City of Houston, through its Homeland Security Division (doing business as Houston Dynamo), was awarded a $2,436,854 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 28, 2023. This Project Grant, authorized under CFDA 97.111, supports efforts to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and environmental stressors. Key focus areas include regional planning, coordination, training, equipment procurement, and other initiatives to improve preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience capabilities for catastrophic incidents affecting multiple jurisdictions. The program places particular emphasis on addressing the needs of underserved communities and populations, strengthening emergency operations centers, enhancing public alert systems, and improving overall disaster readiness. The City of Houston plans to leverage these funds to advance its comprehensive emergency management and homeland security efforts, benefiting the residents of the nation's fourth-largest city.