Governor Hochul reveals $13 million in Federal Homeland Security Grants to strengthen State Emergency Preparedness

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced last Friday a total of $13 million in federal grant awards through the State Homeland Security Program.

Awards were made to a combination of 78 cities, towns, villages and counties through seven unique grant programs to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities.

This funding will be used to support vital training and equipment for first responders including specialized law enforcement and fire emergency response teams.

Grants will also be used to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and the cyber-security posture across New York State.

“Emergency preparedness is critical to our ability to respond to crises and keep New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said.

“Working with federal and local partners, we’re equipping law enforcement across the state with the tools to respond to any threat that may come.”

The funding is allocated to New York’s bomb squads, hazardous materials teams, explosive detection canine teams, tactical teams, and technical rescue and urban search and rescue teams.

It will be used to protect and secure critical infrastructure, mass gathering events and enhance local governments’ cyber-security capabilities.

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