Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Excellence in Emergency Service Statewide
Awards Ceremony Recognizes Men & Women from across the State
NASHVILLE --- The Directors of the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security (OHS) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) will hold a media availability on Thursday, September 3, 2009 to discuss emergency preparedness. September 1st marks the kick-off of National Preparedness Month, a month –long national effort to increase public awareness about how citizens can prepare for emergencies.
National Preparedness Month Spotlights How Tennesseans Can Become Better Prepared
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee will distribute $16.7 million in federal homeland security grant funds to the state’s 11 Homeland Security Districts, Governor Phil Bredesen and Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell announced today. Local authorities will use the 2009 federal homeland security funds to strengthen the capabilities of first responders to detect, deter, prepare and respond to acts of terror and other disasters.
NASHVILLE -- Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that Tennessee has been awarded more than $20 million in federal Homeland Security grants. The grants will be distributed to Tennessee’s 11 Homeland Security Districts to help first responders in local communities improve readiness, response and recovery capabilities for both natural and man-made emergencies.
Live Aerial Rescue Demonstration, Emergency Response Equipment on Display