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Poarch Creeks Receive Hazmat Grant
October 21, 2009
The Poarch Creek Indians are among seven American Indian tribes to receive hazardous materials response funding from grants announced Monday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Poarch Creeks will receive $13,760 to improve their response to transportation incidents involving hazardous materials. The state of Florida will receive about $775,000, and Alabama will receive almost $400,000. Overall, the transportation department is awarding more than $20.9 million to states, territories and Native American tribes.
“This program strengthens local emergency response capabilities and serves a vital role in a comprehensive hazmat safety program,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Although prevention is our first priority, preparing communities to respond effectively to incidents that do occur is essential to protecting the safety of all Americans.”
Pictured top: A two-man Poarch Creek Indian Hazmat crew undergoes decontamination procedures after cleaning up an acid spill at an Atmore gas station in early September. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
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