Congresswoman Stefanik: Nearly $48,000 secured in FEMA grant for Lyons Falls Fire Department

LEWIS COUNTY- Nearly $48,000 has been secured for Lyons Falls Fire Department, thanks to a FEMA grant.

The announcement is according to the office of North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21). “Our hardworking firefighters selflessly answer the call to serve day or night, and now these taxpayer dollars will return to New York’s 21st District to support the hard work of our fire departments,” Stefanik said.

“I am proud deliver these critical funds and work to ensure these frontline workers have the funding they need to effectively protect our communities and are equipped to keep themselves safe.”

During the grant process, Stefanik held a webinar for NY-21 fire departments with FEMA staff to review the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and answer questions about the application process.

Additionally, Stefanik provided letters of support for many of the awarded projects.

Lyons Falls was the only department in Lewis County to receive this grant for this round.

Numerous other departments in throughout Stefanik’s district received a chunk of the $586,501.61 grant.

Image courtesy via the office of North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.