Keene has accepted a 2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant and subsequently corrected the record to reflect the accurate required 20% in-kind soft match of 1,799.25 based on total project cost. The grant supports hazardous materials emergency planning and preparedness activities, such as plan updates, training, and exercises for the Fire Department and regional partners. This funding presents an opportunity for firms specializing in hazmat planning, tabletop and functional exercises, and emergency response training curricula to support the City in delivering the grant scope. As the City is refining its cost-share documentation, it will also be planning how to best use these funds in calendar 2026–2027, making this a timely moment for vendors to offer technical assistance, exercise design, and specialized hazmat instruction.

HMEP grants typically fund planning, training, and exercises related to hazardous materials transpor...