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Mayor announces $15 million for Boston from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
6/18/2009
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Mayor Thomas M. Menino this week announced that Boston will receive approximately $15 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Boston area will receive $14,564,600 through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and an additional $1,420,875 through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP). The grants are awarded to promote effective and efficient prevention, response, and recovery strategies against potential terrorism and catastrophic events. The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness worked closely with members of Boston’s national congressional delegation to secure the funding.
“These critical funding sources will help our public safety officials ensure that the Boston area continues to be in the best possible position to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies,” Mayor Menino said. “I’m grateful for the support of our congressional delegation in securing this funding to keep the people of Boston safe.”
“I commend the Department of Homeland Security and Mayor Menino for all they’re doing to ensure that Boston is well-prepared for the threats we face,” Senator Edward M. Kennedy said. “These funds are vital to the City, our residents and the courageous first responders who protect us all.”
Funding from the UASI program is intended to enhance regional preparedness in major metropolitan areas by developing integrated regional systems, prevention, protection, response, and recovery.
The goal of the RCPGP is to support coordination of regional all-hazard planning for catastrophic events, including the development of integrated planning communities, plans, protocols, and procedures to manage a catastrophic event.
For more information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s grant programs, please visit
www.fema.gov/grants
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