Nuclear Safety Emergency Fund
Connecticut’s Nuclear Safety Emergency Fund supports enhanced planning, training, and equipment for radiological emergency preparedness at and around the state's nuclear power facilities.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates: July 1, annually (cycle start)
Funding Amounts: ~$5 million per year total; award amounts based on approved budgets for eligible agencies and municipalities
Summary: Supports Connecticut agencies and municipalities in enhancing nuclear facility safety and emergency response through funding for planning, training, and equipment.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to specific CT municipalities, host communities, UConn, and state agencies involved in radiological emergency preparedness.
Description
The Nuclear Safety Emergency Fund provides annual funding to eligible Connecticut municipalities, host communities, UConn, and certain state agencies to enhance the safety and emergency response capabilities at and around the state's nuclear power facilities. The fund supports planning, training, exercises, and the acquisition of specialized response equipment to maintain and improve readiness for radiological emergencies. The program is managed in partnership with the DEMHS Radiological Emergency Preparedness unit, the Strategic Planning and Community Preparedness unit, and the DEEP Radiological Division.
