How Was $1.8 Billion Spent?
2008-08-12T11:49:12
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared nearly $1.8 billion in grants to uphold state, urban area, and tribal government endeavors to better the nation’s readiness, response, and recovery capabilities for both man-made and natural emergencies.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff commented, “These awards reflect a continued and serious commitment to first responders throughout the homeland, particularly in the highest threat areas.”
Where is the money going for the Fiscal Year 2008?
Homeland Security Grant Program – $1.69 billion (consists of four programs)
State Homeland Security Program Tribal – $1.6 million given to 12 tribes to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities
Operation Stonegarden Grants – $60 million to land Border States to boost law enforcement border security operations, including for the first time northern Border States
Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program – $60 million to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in designated Urban Areas Security Initiative jurisdictions
Nonprofit Security Grant Program – $15 million to sustain target-hardening activities at 232 nonprofit organizations considered a high risk of international terrorist attacks
The five supported grant programs are direct objectives outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines, the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.
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Source:
DHS Press Office