U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant awardees, including 38M to benefit 911 and EMS systems in collaboration with highway safety efforts.
Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp – Nearly 10M was awarded to implement a regional tele-EMS system to expedite access to definitive trauma care following an injury-causing traffic crash. This project will support staffing for this rural health system and volunteer EMS agencies across 18 counties.
South Carolina’s Charleston County 911 – Nearly 1.3M was awarded to implement a full CAD-to-CAD (computer-aided dispatch) system to address overlapping jurisdictional areas. This project will enhance regional public safety through joint coordination and application of resources, information-sharing, alignment of technology, and reciprocal emergency assistance through mutual and automatic aid.
Other public safety recipients include:
- County of Gunnison, Colorado
- City of Alabaster, Alabama
- City of Batesville, Arkansas
- University of Arizona
- City of Houston, Texas
To date, the SS4A program has funded projects in more than 1,400 communities, supporting roadway safety for nearly 75% of the U.S. population. Additional funding opportunities are expected to be announced in November 2024. NHTSA’s OEMS and National 911 Program encourage 911 and EMS fire-rescue agencies to continue seeking funding opportunities through DOT grants.
