**RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE AWARDS NEARLY \$5 MILLION IN NOAA WEATHER
RADIO TRANSMITTER GRANTS TO BRING ALL HAZARD EARLY WARNING SYSTEM TO
RURAL AMERICA**

As of April 15, 2004, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded \$4,987,431 from its
Weather Radio Transmitter Grant Program to extend the coverage of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\'s Weather Radio System
(NOAA Weather Radio) in rural America. These 79 grants, covering 87
sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico, were awarded to 14 electric
cooperatives and nonprofits, four telecommunications cooperatives, and
59 local and state governments.

Each year, thousands of people die or lose property because they did not
know soon enough about hazards, disasters, or emergencies. NOAA Weather
Radio operates an all hazard early warning system that alerts people, in
areas covered by its transmissions, of approaching dangerous weather and
other emergencies. The system covers all major metropolitan areas and
many smaller cities and towns. However, many rural areas do not have
NOAA Weather Radio coverage.

The Rural Utilities Service is pleased to administer the Weather Radio
Transmitter Grant Program because **NOAA Weather Radio promotes public
safety and awareness, and saves lives**.

A list of the approved grant applications follows. RUS will update this
list as the agency approves additional grants. Further information
regarding the grant program may be found at
<http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/initiatives/weatherradio.htm>, or call
or e‑mail Craig R. Wulf, RUS Telecommunications Program Advisor, on
202‑720‑8427; <craig.wulf@usda.gov>.

**Weather Radio Transmitter Grant Program Approvals**

# Columbia County, Washington -- Dayton, Washington

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$38,855 to
Columbia County, Washington. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Dayton, Columbia County, Washington.

# Fallon County, Montana -- Baker, Montana

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,276 to
Fallon County, Montana. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Baker, Fallon County,
Montana.

# Wasco County, Oregon -- The Dalles, Oregon

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$37,800 to
Wasco County, Oregon. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna on Stacker Butte, Klickitat
County, Washington, near The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.

# Wheeler County, Oregon -- Fossil, Oregon

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$40,055 to
Wheeler County, Oregon. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Fossil (Snowboard Ridge),
Wheeler County, Oregon.

# City of Sweetwater, Texas -- Sweetwater, Texas

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$47,305 to
the City of Sweetwater, Texas. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and a backup generator
at Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas.

# County of Uvalde, Texas -- Uvalde, Texas

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$78,929 to
the County of Uvalde, Texas. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, backup generator, and
transmitter building with air conditioning at Uvalde, Uvalde County,
Texas.

# Maine Emergency Management Agency -- Augusta, Maine

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$113,800
to Maine Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to install
a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine, and a 1000‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter and antenna at Milo, Piscataquis County, Maine.

# Delta County Emergency Management -- Escanaba, Michigan

On September 28, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$67,756 to
Delta County Emergency Management. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt weather radio transmitter and antenna at Escanaba, Delta
County, Michigan.

# Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. -- Circle, Montana

On October 19, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,276 to
Mid‑Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install
a 300‑watt weather radio transmitter and antenna at Circle, McCone
County, Montana.

# Atoka/Atoka County Emergency Management -- Atoka, Oklahoma

On October 19, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$59,492 to
Atoka/Atoka County Emergency Management. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup
generator at Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma.

# Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative -- Centerville, Tennessee

On October 19, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$138,644 to
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. The funds will be used to install
a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter
building, tower upgrade, security fence, and backup generator at
Centerville, Hickman County, Tennessee, and a 1000‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter, antenna, and air conditioning unit at Lobelville,
Perry County, Tennessee.

# Harney County -- Burns, Oregon

On October 24, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$40,498 to
Harney County. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt weather
radio transmitter, antenna, backup generator, and fence at Burns (Burns
Butte), Harney County, Oregon.

# Caribou County Dept. of Public Safety -- Soda Springs, Idaho

On October 24, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$26,458 to
Caribou County Dept. of Public Safety. The funds will be used to install
a 300‑watt weather radio transmitter and antenna at Sedgewick Peak (near
the city of Downey), Bannock County, Idaho.

# Carroll County, Tennessee -- Huntingdon, Tennessee

On October 26, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
Carroll County, Tennessee. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and
backup generator at Vale, Carroll County, Tennessee.

# Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Inc. -- Hugo, Oklahoma

On October 29, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$72,252 to
Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma.

# Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. -- Scobey, Montana

On November 19, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$57,276 to
Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, backup generator, and
security fence at Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana.

# Maine Emergency Management Agency -- Augusta, Maine

On November 29, 2001, RUS approved a second grant, in the amount of
\$103,500, to Maine Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used
to install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at
Meddybemps, Washington County, Maine, and a 1000‑watt dual weather radio
transmitter and antenna at Springfield, Penobscot County Maine.

# City of Ithaca, New York -- Ithaca, New York

On November 29, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$75,000 to
the City of Ithaca, New York. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.

# Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. -- Hondo, Texas

On November 30, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$209,764 to
Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building,
and backup generator at D'Hanis, Medina County, Texas; a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and backup
generator at Dilley, Frio County, Texas; and a 1000‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and backup generator
at Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas.

# City of Crossett, Arkansas ‑ Crossett, Arkansas

On December 11, 2001, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
the City of Crossett, Arkansas. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building,
and backup generator at Fountain Hill, Ashley County, Arkansas.

# Steuben County Office of Emergency Services ‑ Bath, New York

On January 3, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$90,000 to
Steuben County Office of Emergency Services. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Mount
Washington, Steuben County, New York; and a 300‑watt dual weather radio
transmitter and antenna at Call Hill, Steuben County, New York.

# Ohio Emergency Management Agency ‑ Columbus, Ohio

On February 7, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,800 to
Ohio Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Carey, Wyandot
County, Ohio.

# Franklin County, Tennessee ‑ Winchester, Tennessee

On February 7, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$78,133 to
Franklin County, Tennessee. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, security fence, and
fire protection at Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee.

# United Telephone Mutual Aid Corporation ‑ Langdon, North Dakota

On February 7, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$138,518 to
United Telephone Mutual Aid Corporation. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at
Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota; a 300‑watt dual weather radio
transmitter and antenna at Willow City, Bottineau County, North Dakota;
and a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Rolla,
Rolette County, North Dakota.

# City of Norwich ‑ Norwich, New York

On March 6, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$48,020 to the
City of Norwich. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Norwich, Chenango County, New
York.

# Glacier Electric Cooperative, Inc. ‑ Cut Bank, Montana

On March 6, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$39,442 to
Glacier Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Browning, Glacier
County, Montana.

# Wheat Belt Public Power District ‑ Sidney, Nebraska

On March 22, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
Wheat Belt Public Power District. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

# Garfield County, Montana ‑ Jordan, Montana

On March 22, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,276 to
Garfield County, Montana. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Jordan, Garfield County,
Montana.

# Region 26 Council ‑ Taylor, Nebraska

On April 2, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$64,500 to
Region 26 Council. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.

# City of Seminole ‑ Seminole, Texas

On April 5, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$79,850 to the
City of Seminole. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and an
emergency power generator at Seminole, Gaines County, Texas.

# Prowers County Office of Emergency Management ‑ Lamar, Colorado

On April 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$69,695 to
Prowers County Office of Emergency Management. The funds will be used to
install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Lamar,
Prowers County, Colorado.

# Live Oak County Emergency Management Agency ‑ George West, Texas

On April 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
Live Oak County Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to
install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, backup
power generator, and transmitter building at Three Rivers, Live Oak
County, Texas.

# Gage County Emergency Management Agency ‑ Beatrice, Nebraska

On April 30, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$47,550 to
Live Oak County Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and
emergency power generator at Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska.

# Eddy County, North Dakota ‑ New Rockford, North Dakota

On May 13, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$79,886 to Eddy
County, North Dakota. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter shelter, and backup
generator at Sheyenne, Eddy County, North Dakota.

# Pembina County, North Dakota ‑ Grafton, North Dakota

On May 17, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$51,300 to
Pembina County, North Dakota. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Cavalier, Pembina County, North Dakota.

# Curry County, Oregon ‑ Gold Beach, Oregon

On May 20, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$43,825 to Curry
County, Oregon. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Cape Blanco (Port Orford),
Curry County, Oregon.

# Cloverland Electric Cooperative ‑ Dafter, Michigan

On May 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$73,600 to
Cloverland Electric Cooperative. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building,
backup generator, telephone circuit, and security fence at Newberry,
Luce County, Michigan.

# BEK Communications Cooperative ‑ Steele, North Dakota

On June 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$52,800 to BEK
Communications Cooperative. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Steele,
Kidder County, North Dakota.

# Powder River County, Montana ‑ Broadus, Montana

On June 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,835 to
Powder River County, Montana. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Broadus, Powder
River County, Montana.

# City of Ponca City ‑ Ponca City, Oklahoma

On June 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$70,000 to City
of Ponca City. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and backup generator
at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma.

# La Plata Electric Association, Inc. ‑ Durango, Colorado

On June 28, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$27,300 to La
Plata Electric Association, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Durango, La Plata
County, Colorado.

# Kingsville‑Kleberg County Office of Emergency Management ‑ Kingsville, Texas

On July 12, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$64,110 to
Kingsville‑Kleberg County Office of Emergency Management. The funds will
be used to install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and
antenna at Riviera, Kleberg County, Texas.

# Sanpete County - Manti, Utah

On July 22, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$38,252 to
Sanpete County. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Manti, Sanpete County, Utah.

# City of Moab ‑ Moab, Utah

On July 22, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$24,000 to City
of Moab. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual weather radio
transmitter and antenna at Moab, Grand County, Utah.

# Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative ‑ Williston, North Dakota

On August 16, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$59,251 to
Mountrail‑Williams Electric Cooperative. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup
generator at Belden, Mountrail County, North Dakota.

# Greene County Board of Supervisors -- Leakesville, Mississippi

On September 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$62,561 to
Greene County Board of Supervisors. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Leakesville,
Greene County, Mississippi.

# Lane County Emergency Preparedness ‑ Dighton, Kansas

On September 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$73,200 to
Lane County Emergency Preparedness. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Dighton, Lane County, Kansas.

# Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. -- Greenville, Alabama

On September 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$74,826 to
Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Greenville, Butler County, Alabama.

# Mendocino Emergency Services Authority -- Ukiah, California

On September 10, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$33,750 to
Mendocino Emergency Services Authority. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio and antenna at Ukiah, Mendocino
County, California.

# Warren County ‑ Warrensburg, New York

On September 11, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$42,242 to
Warren County. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter and antenna at Gore Mountain (near Johnsburg), Warren
County, New York.

# Hearst Castle -- San Simeon, California

On September 11, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$28,228 to
Hearst Castle. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter and antenna at San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County,
California.

# Phillips County -- Helena, Arkansas

On September 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$75,600 to
Phillips County. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Marvell,
Phillips County, Arkansas.

# Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation -- Lafayette, Tennessee

On September 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$70,000 to
Tri‑County Electric Membership Corporation. The funds will be used to
install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup
generator at Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee.

# City of Avalon -- Avalon, California

On September 24, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$56,500 to
City of Avalon. The funds will be used to install a 100‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and backup
generator at Avalon (Catalina Island), Los Angeles County, California.

# Aiken County Government -- Aiken, South Carolina

On September 30, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$54,752 to
Aiken County Government. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Aiken,
Aiken County, South Carolina.

# Dallas County Commission -- Selma, Alabama

On October 4, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
Dallas County Commission. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and
backup generator at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.

# County of Blount, Alabama -- Oneonta, Alabama

On October 4, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$32,850 to
County of Blount, Alabama. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Oneonta, Blount County,
Alabama.

# Washington County Emergency Management Agency -- Bartlesville, Oklahoma

On November 26, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$80,000 to
Washington County Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to
install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter
building, and backup generator at Bartlesville, Washington County,
Oklahoma.

# Seward County Emergency Management -- Liberal, Kansas

On November 26, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$76,756 to
Seward County Emergency Management. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Meade, Meade County, Kansas.

# Georgetown County -- Georgetown, South Carolina

On November 26, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$49,152 to
Georgetown County. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Georgetown,
Georgetown County, South Carolina.

# City of Brewton, Alabama -- Brewton, Alabama

On December 6, 2002, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$59,719 to
City of Brewton, Alabama. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Brewton, Escambia County,
Alabama.

# Beaverhead County -- Dillon, Montana

On January 16, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$67,249 to
Beaverhead County. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, and two backup generators at Dillon,
Beaverhead County, Montana.

# Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association-- Comanche, Texas

On January 16, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$63,555 to
Comanche County Electric Cooperative, Association. The funds will be
used to install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and
backup generator at Eastland, Eastland County, Texas.

# Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. -- Brackettville, Texas

On January 29, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$78,499 to
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install
a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter
building, and backup generator at Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas.

# Marshall County Emergency Management Agency -- Arab, Alabama

On January 29, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$73,041 to
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup
generator at Arab, Marshall County, Alabama.

# Jackson County Board of County Commissioners -- Marianna, Florida

On February 6, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$79,826 to
Jackson County Board of County Commissioners. The funds will be used to
install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and
transmitter building at Sneads, Jackson County, Florida.

# County of Richmond, North Carolina -- Rockingham, North Carolina

On March 7, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$42,072 to
County of Richmond, North Carolina. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Ellerbe, Richmond
County, North Carolina.

# Commonwealth of Puerto Rico State Emergency Management and Disaster Administration Agency -- San Juan, Puerto Rico

On March 7, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$75,000 to
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico State Emergency Management and Disaster
Administration Agency. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Culebra,
Culebra County, Puerto Rico.

# Emery County, Utah -- Castle Dale, Utah

On March 12, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$46,276 to
Emery County, Utah. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Castle Dale, Emery County,
Utah.

# Jim Hogg County -- Hebbronville, Texas

On March 12, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$79,373 to Jim
Hogg County. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter, antenna, transmitter building, and backup generator
at Hebbronville, Jim Hogg County, Texas.

# Cassia County Emergency Services -- Burley, Idaho

On April 2, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$36,377 to
Cassia County Emergency Services. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Burley, Cassia
County, Idaho.

# Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc. -- Fargo, North Dakota

On May 29, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$79,912 to Cass
County Electric Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be used to install a
1000‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Fort Ransom, Ransom County, North Dakota.

# Cornhusker Public Power District -- Columbus, Nebraska

On May 29, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$56,376 to
Cornhusker Public Power District. The funds will be used to install a
300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter, antenna, and backup generator
at Albion, Boone County, Nebraska.

# Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. -- Circle, Montana

On June 17, 2003, RUS approved a second grant, in the amount of
\$28,760, to Mid‑Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. The funds will be
used to install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at
Winnett, Petroleum County, Montana.

# Port of Siuslaw -- Florence, Oregon

On July 1, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$47,715, to Port
of Siuslaw. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual weather
radio transmitter and antenna at Florence, Lane County, Oregon.

# City of Walsenburg -- Trinidad, Colorado

On July 8, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$39,858 to the
City of Walsenburg. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt dual
weather radio transmitter and antenna at Walsenburg, Huerfano County,
Colorado.

# Baca County -- Springfield, Colorado

On August 6, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$78,005 Baca
County. The funds will be used to install a 1000‑watt dual weather radio
transmitter, antenna, and backup generator at Springfield, Baca County,
Colorado.

# Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency -- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

On August 22, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$43,602 to
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The funds will be used to
install a 300‑watt dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Beach
Lake, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

# County of Mono, California -- Conway Summit, California

On September 29, 2003, RUS approved a grant in the amount of \$21,920 to
County of Mono, California. The funds will be used to install a 300‑watt
dual weather radio transmitter and antenna at Conway Summit, Mono
County, California.