The City of Akron has been awarded a $144,261 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission under the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 87.003). The two-year grant, effective from June 28, 2024 to June 27, 2026, will support the city's efforts to promote the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in residential homes and dwellings. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase and distribute CO alarms, develop training programs, and conduct public education initiatives aimed at preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, with a focus on protecting vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. This grant award is part of the federal government's ongoing initiative to mitigate CO hazards and improve public safety in local communities across the United States.
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