The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded an $839,499.80 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to Lowndes County of Board of Supervisors in Columbus, Mississippi. The grant will support the AFG program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant funding will allow Lowndes County to provide critical safety equipment and resources to local fire departments through September 2023. Administered under the CFDA 97.044 program, AFG aims to improve local firefighting capacity and mitigate fire risks through the acquisition of vehicles, equipment, protective gear, emergency medical services supplies, training, and other resources. This award will help Lowndes County fire departments better protect lives and property from fire dangers.
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