The City of Oakland, California has been awarded a $1,369,884 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (CFDA 97.025) program. The grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support the Oakland Fire Department's management, training, equipment procurement, and operational readiness for its urban search and rescue task force. This federal funding enables the department to maintain specialized capabilities to conduct complex rescue operations in response to presidentially declared disasters and emergencies, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and structural collapses. The National US&R Response System provides essential emergency response resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments across the country.
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