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Emergency management warns of federal grant uncertainty, urges EOC planning and expands CERT outreach
Summary
The Department of Emergency Management asked the board to restore a duty‑officer position and warned that federal grant realignments could reduce local support for response and mitigation; DEM also highlighted expanded community CERT classes in English and Spanish.
Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management presented a reduced preliminary operating budget Wednesday and warned supervisors that federal changes affecting FEMA and Homeland Security grant programs could constrict resources for preparedness and recovery operations.
Director Jeff Duvall told the board the department’s recommended FY25–26 budget is $5.7 million with 14 FTEs, down from $7.1 million and 17 FTEs last year. Reductions reflect lower confirmed federal grant funding and the end of some time‑limited…
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