Lehigh Acres Fire District receives $4.2M FEMA grant for expansion
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What happened
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District received more than $4.2 million in FEMA funding. This grant will allow the department to hire additional staff, open a new fire station, and provide an extra ambulance for the area.
From gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Why it matters
The funding is significant because it enables the department to staff a new fire station that was being built using its own budget. This expansion improves response times and services within the unincorporated part of the county.
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Who's involved
- FloridaThe state where the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District operates