The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $4,362,750 Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) project grant to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), a division of the Service Members Assistance Fund. This 3-year grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will enable RIEMA to enhance statewide emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
Specific activities to be funded include emergency planning, training exercises, equipment acquisition, communications upgrades, critical infrastructure protection, and security enhancements for vulnerable facilities. RIEMA will partner with municipal, public safety, healthcare, and community organizations across Rhode Island to execute these comprehensive emergency management initiatives aligned with national FEMA and DHS priorities. The grant will support RIEMA's efforts to mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made disasters, improve response capabilities, and strengthen overall community resilience.
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