Area counties will benefit from nearly 220 million dollars in federal funding aimed at supporting counterterrorism and emergency preparedness across New York State.
Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the grants seek to help communities prevent, respond to, and recover from manmade natural disasters and emergencies.
“New York State boasts the strongest and most capable emergency preparedness forces in the nation, and thanks to this federal funding we are making sure we have the best resources available to protect our communities,” Governor Hochul said. “Through the partnership between federal, state and local government, we are putting the safety of New Yorkers at the center of our efforts — ensuring that whatever threats come our way, we will be prepared to meet them.”
The grant program is broken into three categories: the State Homeland Security Program, the Urban Area Security Initiative, and Operation Stonegarden.
Area counties securing funding from the State Homeland Security Program include:
- Cayuga: $132,303
- Monroe: $643,547
- Rochester: $320,164
- Onondaga: $391,254
- Syracuse: $259,638
- Ontario: $170,714
- Schuyler: $46,946
- Seneca: $51,215
- Steuben: $110,965
- Tompkins: $98,160
- Wayne: $145,106
- Yates: $34,143
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, “Funding from our federal partners plays a crucial role in the State’s preparedness capabilities. These grants will go a long way to make sure New York communities have resources that help them with security preparedness including training and equipment that can improve prevention and protection as well as response and recovery capabilities.”
The Operation Stonegarden Grant Program is designed to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies by supporting joint operations along the nation’s northern border. Through this program, Cayuga County will receive, $120,000, Monroe County $180,000, and Wayne County $120,000.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said, “From Buffalo to Long Island, nearly $220 million in federal funding is being invested to ensure that communities in every corner of New York are prepared for preventing and responding to natural emergencies and security threats – from increasing cybersecurity, to strengthening information-sharing for local and federal law enforcement, to boosting resilience to natural disasters. I fought to secure funding for FEMA’s Homeland Security Grant Program in last year’s budget bill so communities could bolster both threat prevention and preparation for whatever emergencies and threats—including from hate-driven violence—might come our way, and I’m thrilled they are delivering for New York today. I’m grateful for Governor Hochul’s work putting these federal dollars to good use.”
Funding from the Urban Areas Security Initiative grants will go to New York City and surrounding areas.
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