Congressman Cohen Announces Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to City of Memphis

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the City of Memphis will receive a $38,011 Fire Prevention and Safety grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant is intended to reach high-risk groups and reduce injuries caused by fires.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"This funding is a smart investment in fire prevention, and I know Memphis will use it wisely. Firefighters save lives and property and are the indispensable heroes always prepared to keep our community safe."