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Emergency management asks for increased funding after state cuts to Homeland Security pass‑through; requests radios, software and CERT support
Summary
Emergency Operations presented a larger FY26 budget driven by higher utility and software costs, a reduction in State Homeland Security pass‑through funding, and new radio and emergency‑software needs; the borough's CERT program and volunteer force multiplier work were highlighted.
Nancy Durham, borough emergency manager, told the finance committee that Emergency Operations faces reduced pass‑through funding from the State Homeland Security program and is asking for new recurring resources for software, radio replacement and CERT support.
Key points: Durham said the borough received a smaller share of State Homeland Security grants for FY24; grant awards are competitive and two of the department’s five submitted projects received only partial…
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