County Board OK’s Homeland Security Grant

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At its Oct. 6, 2010 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners gave final authorization for the county to accept a $679,918 homeland security grant. The funds will be used for projects that enhance the county’s preparedness for acts of international and domestic terrorism, and for general emergencies. The grant will be administered through the sheriff department’s emergency management division, in conjunction with the county’s homeland security task force.

This report, filed just after the board meeting, will be followed by a detailed article: [link]