Amata Welcomes $67,000 for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant

This is grant administered through the DOT Agency of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration. The grants support States, Territories, and Tribes in carrying out their hazardous materials response responsibilities, as well as in developing, implementing, and enhancing emergency plans for local communities.

"Thank you to Secretary Buttigieg and the Department of Transportation for this funding to strengthen our ability to respond to hazardous materials emergencies in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "This grant will help enhance our preparedness to ensure the safety of our communities in the face of a potential hazard. Thank you to all involved in this grant, and the services of our Department of Homeland Security."

The goal of the grant program is to offer flexibility in how planning and training programs are implemented, allowing each location to address its specific needs.

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