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Crockery Township Fire Department Receives $100,000 Federal Grant
Aug 29, 2008
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Crockery Township Fire Department has received a $97,850 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase a new Jaws of Life, a breathing air compressor and service equipment.
“The federal support will provide additional safety for Ottawa County residents,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Ho...
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White House Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Michigan
Jul 14, 2008
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of June 6-13, 2008.
Federal funding is available to State and eligibl...
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Hoekstra Requests State Attention to Damage in Mason, Lake and Manistee Counties
Jun 13, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has requested attention from the state to the damage caused by severe weather in Mason, Lake and Manistee counties and will tour impacted areas on starting at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 14.
“I know that you share my concerns regarding those struggling to rec...
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Holland Fire Department Receives $67,500 Grant for Citywide Fire Safety Program
Apr 17, 2008
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The Holland Fire Department has received a $67,500 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that will help fund a local campaign to install electric, battery back-up powered smoke detectors in 150 homes.
“Early detection is critical to containing fires when they occur,” said U.S. Rep...
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Allendale, Spring Lake Fire Departments Receive more than $200,000 in Federal Grants
Feb 7, 2008
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The Allendale and Spring Lake Township fire departments have received more than $200,000 from the Department of Homeland Security to improve their operations.
"Firefighters are the tip of the spear when lives and property are in danger in our communities," said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland. "...
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Hoekstra Office Holds Workshop on Federal Grants for Public Safety and Protection
Nov 13, 2007
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The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Nov. 30 will host a workshop in Muskegon to provide nonprofit public safety organizations and shelters located in Michigan’s Second Congressional District with information on applying for federal grants. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p...
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Walkerville Area Fire & Rescue Receives $40,404 Federal Grant
Sep 27, 2007
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Walkerville Area Fire & Rescue has received a $40,404 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a fire safety demonstration simulator to better prepare the community against fires and fire-related hazards. “The federal grant is an investment in the safety and security of the Wal...
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Hamlin Township Receives $30,685 Grant
Aug 9, 2007
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The Hamlin Township Fire Department will receive a $30,685 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase 16 new sets of firefighter personal protective equipment and a thermal imaging camera. “Firefighters are the first line of defense in our communities,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, ...
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South Branch Township Receives $30,139 Grant
Aug 8, 2007
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The South Branch Township Fire Department has received a $30,139 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase 15 sets of new personal protective firefighting equipment. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will enhance the overall level of preparedness of South Branch Township’s first...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Intelligence Leakers
Aug 6, 2007
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The fate of Harry Potter in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows was a closely guarded secret that was not supposed to be revealed before the book’s official release on July 21. The U.S. Postal Service tried to protect the secret when a mailman asked a Chicago-area woman to give back...
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