Nevada will receive at least $500,000 from the federal government for costs associated with mitigation following wildfires as part of a $5.2 million funding package by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
More than $500,000 in Nevada was awarded for two Hazard Mitigation Program post fire awards to cover direct and indirect costs for mitigation projects in the aftermath of wildfires, according to FEMA in a news release Friday.
The Hazard Mitigation Program develops plans and manages grants that reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property. It is responsible for developing the Enhanced Statewide Mitigation Plan, which identifies and ranks hazards and develops mitigation strategies for each hazard, according to the Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security.
FEMA mitigation grant programs empower states, local governments, tribal nations and territories to complete activities and projects that enhance their resilience.
