County accepts PEMA Hazardous Materials Response Fund grant for training and planning

Aug 26, 2026

The board approved a $28,718 Hazardous Material Response Fund (HMRF) grant from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for training, public education and planning for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; the Department of Public Safety director was authorized to sign the agreement.

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The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved acceptance of a $28,718 Hazardous Material Response Fund award from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The grant will fund training programs, public and facility-owner education, administrative and operational expenses to develop emergency planning and response capability; the award is 100% state-funded.

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