More funding is being made available to help local communities and organizations prepare for the worst.
The Ontario government will be accepting applications later this month for the fourth round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant. The $5 million investment will help equip municipalities with essential equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and emergencies.
Eligible applicants include:
- Upper, lower and single-tier municipalities with a population under 100,000 people
- Local Services Boards
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Non-municipal fire services
The funding will be tailored to each recipient’s unique needs and can be used for purchasing equipment such as generators, sandbagging machines, thermal imaging drones and radio systems. It can also be directed towards emergency management training and awareness initiatives.
Applications will be accepted from August 19 to October 7.
