Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant
Forecasted
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant supports Washington tribal, state, and local governments with planning and training to help responders handle hazardous materials incidents safely.
Funder: Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not listed
Summary: Supports hazardous materials emergency planning and training to improve safe, effective responses in Washington.
Key Information: Washington’s funding is intended for tribal, state, and local governments.
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides HMEP funding to Washington, where the Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division administers the grant. It supports tribal, state, and local governments in sustaining and strengthening preparedness for hazardous materials accidents and incidents.
The program funds emergency planning and training that help responders handle these incidents safely and efficiently. It emphasizes a comprehensive approach that accounts for the distinct challenges of hazardous materials transportation. PHMSA describes flexibility for grantees to address local needs informed by demographics, response capabilities, commodity flow studies, and hazard analysis.
