Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the East Alabama Water, Sewer and Fire Protection today for receiving a $37,630 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Chambers County fire department purchase fire prevention and safety materials.

“Chambers County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate these folks for receiving this grant, and hope it will ultimately help increase the safety for all local citizens.”

Rogers said the grant should be awarded under the 2009 Fire Protections and Safety Grant Program, an essential Federal program which supports first responders across Alabama and the nation.

According to the Homeland Security Department, which administers the grant, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) are part of Assistance Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and are under the purview of the Grant Programs Directorate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FP&S Grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards.  The primary goal is to target high-risk populations and reduce injury and prevent death.

Rogers is Ranking Member of the Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response on the Committee on Homeland Security in Congress. “I am pleased to see the Federal government is continuing to make these types of investments in the Third District,” he added.
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