Funding for private security in Chimney Rock Village ceases
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Updated Oct 22
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What happened
Funding for a private security firm hired by Chimney Rock Village to patrol streets and manage traffic has ceased. Apex Security Services ended its contract on September 28 due to a lack of funding. Previously, the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided funds for the firm's services at no cost to the village.
Why it matters
The cessation of funding raises concerns among officials about how the village will maintain safety during the recovery process. Officials noted that the Federal Emergency Management Agency typically does not provide long-term funding for such endeavors.
Who's involved
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyUnited States disaster response agency that provided funds to Pickens County for road repair
- Pickens CountyCounty in South Carolina that received $171,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for road repair
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The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security