Project Grant EMW2025CA05015

The City of Miami received a $1.44M Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System program (CFDA 97.025) for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028. This award supports the maintenance and operational readiness of Miami's specialized Urban Search and Rescue task force, enabling the city to conduct emergency search and rescue operations in response to presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies. The funding provides resources for task force management, specialized training, equipment procurement, and storage and maintenance capabilities necessary to respond to complex emergency scenarios such as structural collapses, hurricanes, earthquakes, and hazardous material incidents.

As part of FEMA's network of 28 national task forces positioned across the United States, the Miami US&R task force delivers critical emergency response capabilities at the local and regional levels while supporting broader national preparedness objectives. The award aligns with the program's emphasis on maintaining operational readiness across diverse geographic regions and enables the City of Miami to sustain its specialized emergency response infrastructure and personnel capabilities throughout the three-year performance period.