Frankfort, KY (October 17, 2019) – The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has awarded the Clay County Board of Education a $45,700 competitive grant to make necessary upgrades to the physical security of key infrastructure systems. Clay County was one of only 31 counties awarded funds through the State Homeland Security Grant Program.
Improving and upgrading key infrastructure projects is important to maintaining a community’s public safety. Crucial government functions are regularly carried out through these facilities and the services they provide to the public are vital to the Commonwealth
“Ensuring public safety is always a top priority,” State Representative Derek Lewis said. “I am pleased that the Clay County Board of Education will have the resources available to them to make improvements that will serve the public good.”
This grant was made possible by the State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) provides resources to city and county governments, special taxing districts, and public school districts to purchase first responder equipment, communications equipment, critical infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity protection.
