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Commissioners authorize homeland security grant application and accept $20,000 public health preparedness award
Summary
The board granted permission for the EMA and sheriff's office to apply for FY25 state homeland security funds aimed at soft targets and accepted a Public Health Emergency Preparedness award of $20,000 for the health department.
Tippecanoe County commissioners on Aug. 18 authorized the emergency management agency (EMA) and sheriff's office to apply for FY25 state homeland security grant funds and accepted a separate public health preparedness award.
Sharon, grants staff, asked the board to grant permission for EMA and the sheriff's office to apply for the state homeland security grant for fiscal year 2025, requesting funds for the national priority of enhancing protection of soft targets and crowded places. The board approved permission to apply.
County staff also reported that the health department had received an award letter for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant. The PHEP award in the amount of $20,000 will fund ongoing emergency preparedness capabilities and programming. The board voted to accept the award.
Both actions passed with motions and voice votes during the meeting; no additional conditions or matching requirements were stated during the proceedings.
Background: state homeland security grants typically require local jurisdictions to apply through EMA or public-safety partnerships; the PHEP award advances local public‑health emergency planning and training.
