Half a million $ to reduce the risk of hazmat emergencies

Half a million $ to reduce the risk of hazmat emergencies


The State of North Dakota has received a grant of $516,715 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration that will be used to reduce the risk of hazmat emergencies.

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, said: “It’s important that we have planning and preparation in place so that we can quickly respond in the event of a hazmat emergency. North Dakota can use the funding for a variety of emergency preparedness efforts, including training hazmat emergency responders, developing or updating emergency plans and analyzing potential hazmat exposure risks.”

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Senator Heidi Heitkamp said the funding will be provided through the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services.

She said: “Our brave first responders play a critical role in responding to hazardous materials incidents – and we owe it to them to make sure they have the resources they need to be prepared for emergencies.”

For more information visit www.transportation.gov/pipelines-hazmat

9th Oct 2017

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