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EMA director authorized to pursue federal and nonprofit grants; travel approved
Summary
Emergency Management director Jerry Shepherd received commissioner approval to pursue several grants including a National Security Priority Grant and a nonprofit grant for volunteer fire departments; commissioners also approved a last-minute travel request for Shepherd using an EMA vehicle with no departmental cost.
Jennings County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Jerry Shepherd told the commissioners he plans to apply for multiple grants as they become available, and the board gave him authorization to proceed.
Shepherd outlined four grant opportunities: a National Security Priority Grant (up to $150,000 across…
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