The Department of Homeland Security is funding $329,140,400 for the development of disaster management system which includes system of emergency preparedness to safeguard life and property from all types of hazards in the United States.
Region 1 includes the all of the New England States from Maine through Connecticut.
It will be directed, guided and assisted through Emergency Management Performance Grants program to make the system more comprehensive.
For more information on this government grant visit:
Fiscal Year 2011 Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Region 1