Program: Federated States “The purpose of the of Micronesia, are EMPG Program is to eligible to apply provide federal for FY 2016 grants to states to EMPG Program assist state, local, funds. Either the territorial, and SAA or the state’s tribal governments Emergency in preparing for all Management hazards, as Agency (EMA) authorized by the is eligible to Robert T. Stafford apply directly to Disaster Relief and FEMA for EMPG Emergency Program funds Assistance Act, as on behalf of amended (42 U.S.C. each state or §§ 5121 et seq.) and territory, Section 662 of the however, only Post Katrina one application Emergency will be accepted Management from each state Reform Act of 2006, or territory.” as amended (6 U.S.C. § 762). Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and
Program: “The purpose of the EMPG Program is to provide federal grants to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seq.) and Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, as amended (6 U.S.C. § 762). Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and Federated States of Micronesia, are eligible to apply for FY 2016 EMPG Program funds. Either the SAA or the state’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds on behalf of each state or territory, however, only one application will be accepted from each state or territory.”
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