Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced the allocation of over $10 million dollars in grants by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency to help New Mexico prepare for and respond to emergencies.

"I am very pleased that the Department of Homeland Security is making this investment in our state," Bingaman said. "These grants will make New Mexicans safer and better prepared."

The funds released today will be used for the following:

• $6.6 million to be used statewide for planning, equipment, training, and exercises needed to combat terrorism;
• $4.015 million to help local law enforcement operations;
• $317,419 to help the City of Albuquerque improve preparedness to respond to mass casualty events;
• $141,777 to encourage community preparedness, response and recovery activities.