CEDAP provides smaller communities and rural areas with technology, equipment, training and technical assistance to strengthen first responders’ abilities to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. CEDAP offers equipment in the following categories: personal protective equipment; thermal imaging, night vision, and video surveillance tools; chemical and biological detection tools; information technology and risk management tools; and interoperable communications equipment.

"Our first responders protect the families and residents of our communities in times of emergency and it is essential that they have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively when called upon," Ross said. “I am proud to announce these important funds for these four communities of the Fourth District so that their local first responders can continue their critical role of keeping us all safe.”

"Our first responders play an integral role in keeping our rural communities safe," Lincoln said. "With these federal dollars, our first responders will be able to purchase the necessary equipment to provide the best possible service to the citizens of the Fourth District," said Senator Lincoln.

"Our police and fire departments need the very best equipment, training and technology in order to swiftly and effectively prepare and respond to a major disaster," said Pryor. "This investment is invaluable, and I will continue to support first responder funding that makes a critical difference throughout Arkansas communities.”

The following is a list of CEDAP grant recipients in Arkansas’ Fourth District:

City of Camden $7,416

Hampton Fire Department $17,167

McGehee Police Department $33,100

Waldron City Fire Department $8,337

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