WASHINGTON   –  U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today announced 13 grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be made to improve public safety in Eighth District communities.

“Readiness and capability are key to every emergency, large and small.  Our first responders need up-to-date equipment and support to keep them safe as they put themselves in the path of danger to protect us all.  These grants will make their duty significantly easier and less hazardous.  I am glad to congratulate all of the entities which have earned awards from the Department of Homeland Security,” Emerson said.

The grants are written from the Department’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).

Butler County Fire Protection District                    $11,794.00
City of Rolla Fire & Rescue                        $30,935.80
Dent County Sheriff’s Department                    $11,500.00
Fredericktown Fire Department                        $30,935.80
Ironton Fire Department                        $30,935.80
Ironton Police Department                        $11,500.00
Madison County Sheriff’s Department                    $11,794.00
Mineral Area College Department of Public Safety            $30,935.80
Park Hills Police Department                        $8,499.00
Potosi Fire Protection District                        $12,000.00
Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department                $30,935.80
Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department                    $12,936.15
West Plains Emergency Management Agency                $32,274.90

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