Sheridan Commission OKs Homeland Security Grant

Sheridan County’s Commissioners accepted their annual Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the US Department of Homeland Security.

County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that the grant covers the county coordinator’s activities, includes salary and benefits and other allowable expenses, and explained further.

The amount of the grant is $52,990 with the local match set at the same amount, according to Obermueller.