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Emergency Management
Deputy City Manager: Mike Mathews Emergency Manager: Karen Sanders
Federal Grants
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-$85,000 The Emergency Management Performance Grant provides Federal funds to states to assist local governments in preparing for all hazards. The EMPG Program supports a comprehensive, all-hazard emergency preparedness system by building and sustaining the core capabilities contained in the National Preparedness Goal. State Homeland Security Program (SHSGP)-$19,410 The State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) grant supports state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare for threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. This grant funds a range of activities including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, and exercise.
State Grants
New Mexico Disaster Assistance Program -$91,200 The City of Roswell, Chaves County, and Town of Dexter applied for State assistance after filing an emergency disaster declaration to assist with expenses related to a two day weather event which included a tornado and high winds.
