ALBANY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency through its Homeland Security Grant Program has awarded funding to Hudson Valley governments. The funding supports regional preparedness efforts, including planning, organization, and training activities that are critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities.
Funding in the Urban Areas Security Initiative include $2.6 million for the City of Yonkers, $2.6 million for Westchester County and $10.6 million for the Port Authority. Stewart International Airport is among the properties operated by the Port Authority.
State Homeland Security Program grants:
Columbia County $89,974
Dutchess County $489,858
Greene County $114,967
Orange County $900,339
Putnam County $274,920
Rockland County $744,784
Sullivan County $209,939
Ulster County $269,921
Westchester County $1,419,588
Emergency Management Performance grants:
Columbia County $28,480
Dutchess County $115,707
Greene County $223,317
Orange County $143,738
Putnam County $42,106
Rockland County $120,991
Sullivan County $33,858
Ulster County $72,913
Westchester County $358,202
