Over $2 million in federal grants will help firefighters across the area battle inflation, along with fires.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, awarded the federal cash to firefighters and first responders at 20 fire departments in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and Monroe counties.
The funds, announced by U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, came through…
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) on Tuesday said area fire departments are a first line of defense, keeping communities safe and secure.
Cartwright, a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first…
Firefighters and first responders in Northeast Pennsylvania have received over $2 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources.
Honesdale Hose Company No. 1 received $371,965 to purchase 15 sets of protective personal equipment and to bolster training, recruitment and…
Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), announced that the project to reopen Route 611 is nearing completion, with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials reporting the highway will be open to traffic on November 4th.
"The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 is a perfect example of local, state and federal agencies and elected officials working together for the…
First responders in Monroe County are getting a big financial boost from the federal government.
Pocono Mountain Regional EMS will receive $158,487 to purchase one automatic chest compression device and two defibrillators, according to a news release from U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright's office.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $2 million in…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first responders through its Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency…
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with projects…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with…
Ninety percent of domestic violence victims are women. Ten percent are men.
Fifty white apron-donning domestic violence advocates from WRC were sprinkled throughout the community last weekend, raising funds for all of them, regardless of gender.
The acronym means “Women’s Resource Center,” but is in the process of being changed to just WRC, with the tagline, “We Respect and…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a $730,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will go towards expanding Luzerne County’s Juvenile Wellness Court.
The federal funds from the DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention will help expedite mental health and drug and alcohol services…
