Grant money will be used to purchase and install emergency backup generators
Putnam County is set to receive a $883,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The FEMA grant is for $882,929 and only requires a small 5% match from Putnam County. Public bids will be issued soon for the purchase of the generators.
The grant money will be used to purchase and install emergency backup generators at several key governmental facilities to restore power during electric outages, according to a release from Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter
“We’ve learned over the years, especially with the ice storms of 2015 and 2021, along with the 2020 tornado, how important it is to retain power at some of our main facilities during times of crisis,” said Porter. “This grant allows us to be in a better position to respond to the needs of our citizens during the toughest of times.”
Porter has 10 facilities planned for generator installations:
- Putnam County Courthouse
- Putnam County Library
- Putnam County Schools Central Office
- Putnam County Schools Technology Building
- Cookeville Community Center
- Algood Community Center
- Algood City Hall
- Monterey Community Center
- Boma Community Center
- Putnam County Fire Station #23 (Monterey)
“We are thankful to be able to ensure power at these community centers around the county in particular,” said Porter. “These are some of the primary locations to provide emergency shelter and other aid to our citizens when storms or other challenges hit home.”
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