Enhanced Emergency Preparedness Coming to Cornish: FEMA Funds New Equipment for Fire Station #2

The article titled 'March 18, 2024' reports on FEMA's decision to allocate funding from the Emergency Management Performance Grant program to Cornish, New Hampshire. The funds will be used to install new equipment at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Fire Station #2. This includes a 20-kilowatt generator, a heat pump, and a propane tank, which are important for the EOC's operations during emergencies.

Despite being in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the location was chosen due to its proximity to the EOC's electrical panel. FEMA reviewed other options and found them impractical. The new equipment will be elevated above the flood level and secured to reduce flood damage and maintain functionality.

The generator and related components will be raised 30 inches off the ground. The propane tank will also be securely fastened. These steps are taken to comply with FEMA's flood management regulations and Executive Order 11988.

FEMA requires that the project adhere to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, including those enforced by the local floodplain administrator. This ensures the project meets both emergency management standards and environmental safety regulations.

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