(Plainfield, IN) – Thirty-four first responders across Indiana, including local police, fire and emergency management agencies (EMAs), are the recipients of more than $200,000 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation.
The funding will help public safety agencies increase their response capabilities during severe weather and other emergencies through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training.
One of the recipients is the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, which will use $10,000 to fund new equipment and training, including an unmanned aerial vehicle with thermal and infrared technology; water rescue equipment, and mass sheltering items such as cots and personal care kits.
“When severe weather strikes, we rely on strong partnerships with local emergency management and law enforcement agencies to effectively respond and restore power in affected communities,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “These grants will help give first responders the tools and training they need to respond to any emergency.”
The foundation says during major emergencies and natural disasters, local emergency management agencies play a critical role in providing information, resources and support that Duke Energy relies on to speed power restoration for its customers.
