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Grant Application - NC Office of State Fire Marshal Smoke Alarm Grant 2026
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jon Williams, Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Marshal, 704-296-4296
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
March 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-093 - Authorized application for 2025 Smoke Alarm Grant.
BACKGROUND:
This is a grant through the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal for smoke alarms. We did receive the grant last year and did several smoke alarm canvas initiatives in the following areas: Fairview, Hemby Bridge, Bakers, and Sandy Ridge. We partnered with these fire departments and the American Red Cross in these canvases. Last year, we had 5 civilian fire fatalities in Union County. Statewide, there were 158 civilian fire fatalities. Many homes do not have working smoke alarms. Programs like this continue to make a measurable difference by supporting prevention and early detection at the community level.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. There is no financial impact on this grant.