[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1555]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2009

  Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2892, The FY 2010 
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act:
  Heartland Preparedness Center, Wichita, Kansas. This bill includes 
$500,000 in FEMA State and Local Programs funding to the City of 
Wichita, Kansas, for the Heartland Preparedness Center. This emergency 
operations center will be the primary coordination center in the event 
of a disaster for local, county, state and federal emergency response 
personnel and officials. Facility enhancements and equipment are needed 
to increase the communication, cooperation, training and response 
capabilities of the Wichita Police Dept, Sedgwick Co Sheriff, Kansas 
Army Nat'l Guard and USMC. Jointly locating the partnering entities 
will enhance the overall level of cooperation, coordination and 
preparation for various emergencies, and provide for more efficient use 
of resources, including training time and costs.

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