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Commissioners accept Homeland Security and EMPG grants totaling $236,907.08; EMA director reports grant details

Somerset County Commissioners · October 16, 2024
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Summary

EMA Director Mike Smith described a Homeland Security Grant of $158,570.34 and an EMPG award of $78,336.74; the board approved acceptance of both grants in Resolution 24-203.

EMA Director Mike Smith told the board the county received a Homeland Security Grant that funds four projects for a total of $158,570.34 and an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award of $78,336.74, the latter approximately 10% lower than the prior year. Commissioner Scott Seekins moved to accept both awards (Resolution 24-203); Commissioner Joel Stetkis seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

The grants will fund specific EMA projects and general EMA operations; Mike Smith did not enumerate all four Homeland Security projects at the Oct. 16 meeting. The acceptance was recorded as Resolution 24-203.