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Emergency Management seeks FEMA grant scope change to support possible College Place public safety facility
Summary
Walla Walla County Emergency Management requested permission to revise the scope of long-standing federal grants so FEMA will extend the grant period; the department is exploring partnering with College Place on a public safety complex that could house emergency management, 9-1-1 dispatch and the police department.
Emergency Management Director Chris Lee asked the Walla Walla County commissioners on June 2 for permission to adjust the scope of two federal grants awarded in 2022 and 2023 so FEMA will extend the grants and put the commitment to writing. FEMA has given a verbal willingness to extend at least one additional year if the county provides a revised plan and scope.
Lee said the earlier plan to remodel space at the port proved costly…
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