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Nearly $7.4 Million FEMA Grant Awarded to Mississippi for School Safe Rooms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved almost $7.4 million for the State of Mississippi to fund the construction of eight stand-alone safe rooms designed to withstand winds up to 200 mph at schools in Forrest County.

The $7,385,504 grant will be used to build safe rooms at schools in Brooklyn, Hattiesburg, and Petal. The safe rooms meet FEMA design criteria and provide near-absolute protection in extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hurricanes.

FEMA will pay at least 75 percent of the cost of these projects. The federal share of the funds comes from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Statewide, FEMA, through the HMGP, has funded 51 school safe rooms in Mississippi. The grant is provided to states to reduce the loss of life and property after disasters.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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