Clatsop County, OR. — Official Release: Clatsop County agencies have been awarded an estimated $1,010,400 through the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program, funding every single project submitted.
“This is amazing news for Clatsop County,” said Justin Gibbs, Emergency Management Director. “Having every request funded means our first responders and partner agencies will be better equipped to respond quickly and effectively during an emergency. These investments strengthen the safety and resilience of our community.”
The SPIRE Grant Program provides life-saving equipment to local governments, special districts, and other public safety agencies across Oregon. The program helps ensure communities are better prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters by supplying specialized tools and resources.
Clatsop County’s award will fund critical preparedness and response equipment identified by local agencies to improve their ability to protect residents in the event of disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and hazardous material incidents.
More information about the SPIRE Grant Program can be found at: https://spire-geo.hub.arcgis.com/
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