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Scott Announces Funds for Fulton County


Washington, Jun 27 - Today Congressman David Scott announced that federal funds totaling $550,000 have been awarded to the Fulton County Government to support two important projects. These awards include $250,000 to support the county-wide emergency preparedness program of the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness and $300,000 to assist the county’s Department of Mental Health with creating a jail diversion program. These projects were included in the bill funding the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for Fiscal Year 2007.

“I am very proud to share this wonderful news with my constituents from Fulton County. This funding will go a long way to enhance Fulton County’s emergency response capabilities in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster and also in meeting the challenges of this post-9/11 and post-Katrina world,” Congressman Scott said. “These funds will also support Fulton County’s initiatives to reduce costs associated with overcrowded facilities and inmate recidivism rates.”

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness will use these funds to recruit and train volunteers and health professionals to respond appropriately to any major catastrophe to minimize the loss of human life. The funds will also support public service announcements to help keep the public informed. The Fulton County Department of Mental Health will use its funds to create a mental health program for inmates and recruit clinicians and case managers.

The Committee-passed bill must be approved by the full U.S. House of Representatives and then approved by the Senate.

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