SS4A Public Safety Grant & OEM GIS Strategy
Key Questions
What is the SS4A Public Safety Grant?
The SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) grant offers $1 billion in federal funding for 911 and EMS upgrades, such as CAD systems and AI drones, enabling 3-5 minute faster response times. The application deadline is May 26, 2026.
What is Oregon's statewide GIS strategy?
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has finalized a statewide GIS strategy to enhance emergency management through hazard mapping and 9-1-1 collaboration. It supports rural preparedness in areas like Gaston and Washington County amid drought and wildfire risks.
How do the SS4A grant and GIS strategy connect to recent webinars?
These initiatives complement webinars from April 22 and May 13, providing tools and strategies for public safety enhancements like faster EMS responses and improved hazard mapping.
$1B federal SS4A grants for 911/EMS upgrades (CAD/AI drones, 3-5min faster response), deadline May26 2026; OEM finalized statewide GIS strategy for hazard mapping/9-1-1 collab, key for Gaston/WashCo rural prep amid drought/wildfire; complements Apr22/May13 webinars.