07/08/2024 | Press release | Archived content
BOTHELL, Wash. - FEMA has awarded $4.9 Million to communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance the safety of the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
Awards went to communities across the region to address a variety of different needs including:
The primary goal of the AFG Program is to help meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and other emergency services organizations. For example, funds from this program can be used to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other necessary resources.
Additional funded projects will be announced to communities within the coming weeks. Visit FEMA.gov for more information about the AFG Program.
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