I am pleased to report on the status of the PEMA funds and how they directly impact Carbon County. As a council member and your state representative, I've watched closely how these funds were dispersed. An important thing to note is that the 1998-99 appropriation eliminated a backlog of applications. Each county in the state does not receive the same amount of funding.
Funding is dependent upon the applications submitted by various organizations in the county.
Disaster Assistance, which represents the total of state and federal funds paid in disaster aid to homeowners, businesses and local governments, eligible private non-profit corporations and community hazard mitigation projects. State and Local Assistance Program, which helps to offset county emergency management personnel and administrative costs. Act 147 of 1998, the Radiological Emergency Response Program, for counties affected by the state's five nuclear generating stations. Act 78 of 1990, the statewide 911 Public Safety Emergency Telephone Program. Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Program.